LIFE SAVERS Christmas Balls

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   Preheat oven to 325F.

2. 2

   Cover baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

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   Cut a 1-1/2-inch-long piece from straw; set aside to make hole in ornament.

4. 4

   Arrange candies on parchment paper in circular shape, filling in center of circle.

5. 5

   Bake 3 to 6 min.

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   or until candies are melted.

7. 7

   Remove from oven.

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   Immediately use an oiled toothpick or skewer to swirl the colors to create a marbleized look.

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   While candies are still warm, make a hole, about 1/2 inch from the top, by pressing straw into ornament, leaving in place until candy is cooled.

10. 10

    Cool completely before removing ornament from paper.

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    Gently remove straw.

12. 12

    Thread a 6- to 8-inch piece of shoestring licorice into the hole to hang the ornament.

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