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popcorn balls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Alice Meier
Shabbona, IL

This was sent to me on a Christmas ornament as an e-mail Christmas Card. I tried them and liked them. Hope you like them too.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For popcorn balls

  • 8 c
    popped corn (1/2 c unpopped)
  • 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 3/4 c
    white sugar
  • 3/4 c
    butter

How To Make popcorn balls

  • 1
    Put popped corn in large bowl.
  • 2
    Combine all remaining ingredients, except butter, in a saucepan.
  • 3
    Heat to boiling over medium high heat,stirring often.
  • 4
    Cook, stirring constantly, to 260 degrees on candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in butter till melted - slowly pour over popcorn, stirring to coat.
  • 5
    Cool slightly - butter hands, shape into 3" balls and place on waxed paper

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