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Chewy Popcorn Balls

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon mace
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 quarts crisp salted popped corn
1 1/2 cups chopped mixed nutsCombine sugar, corn syrup, salt, spices, butter and water in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash crystals from side of pan. Cook over medium heat to 245 degrees F (firm ball stage) on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Pour slowly over mixture of popped corn and nuts, stirring to mix well. Shape into balls with buttered hands. Makes about 2 dozen (2-inch) diameter balls.Holiday Popcorn Balls
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