Ingredients
1 bag (3.5 ounce size) plain or butter-flavored microwave popcorn
2 cups apple-cinnamon-flavored cereal rings
1/2 cup chopped dried apples
1 package (14 ounce size) caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Pop popcorn according to package directions. Carefully open bag and pour popcorn into a large bowl; discard unpopped kernels. Enjoy remaining popcorn separately. Add cereal and dried apples to bowl with popcorn.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels, water and butter, uncovered, on HIGH (100% power) for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes, or until melted and smooth, stirring every minute.
3. Mix in the cinnamon then pour over the popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Let cool for 5 minutes.
4. With lightly buttered hands, shape mixture into balls around wooden craft stick. Place on lightly buttered wax paper to set and cool.
