jell-o glazed popcorn ( balls )

25 Pinches
Farmington, TN
Updated on Oct 26, 2013

This can be form into popcorn balls. For Halloween, I've used orange jello. Poking in gummie worms, makes these Wormy Popcorn Balls - make 'em green using lime jello !

prep time 40 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield Makes 6 quarts

Ingredients

  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 package jell-o - any flavor

How To Make jell-o glazed popcorn ( balls )

  • Step 1
    Place popped corn into a large bowl, Heat butter and syrup in a small sauce pan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar, and Jell-o; bring to a boil over medium heat. reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5 minutes. Pour syrup over popcorn, tossing to coat.
  • Step 2
    Spread corn on foil lined 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan, using forks spread out evenly. bake in a heated 300 degree oven for 10 mins. Remove from pan and break into small pieces.
  • Step 3
    Or form into balls & if you want insert gummie worms or other creepy crawlies and re-shapeinto round balls. Great for Halloween or a boys birthday party. Source: 1988 Jell-O Fun & Fabulous Recipes

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Category: Popcorn
Keyword: #snacks
Keyword: #popcorn
Keyword: #halloween
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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