popcorn balls
Recipe by Iris Nelson. She used to make hundreds of popcorn balls for Halloween. We always looked forward to trick or treating at Mrs. Nelson's house!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
16-18 balls
Ingredients
- 6-8 pints popped corn
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
How To Make popcorn balls
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Step 1Measure popped corn into large buttered pan. Measure sugar, syrup and water into heavy 2-3 quart sauce pan. Cook to 280 degrees.
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Step 2Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and salt. Stir well. Pour mixture over popcorn. Stir or toss bottom until all syrup is mixed with popcorn.
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Step 3Once the popcorn mixture is cool enough to handle; grease hands and form popcorn into balls. If mixture gets too cool to stick together, set over hot water to warm.
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Step 4Place balls onto baking sheet or tray and let cool completely. Wrap in waxed paper and twist ends or in saran paper and tie.
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Category:
Popcorn
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#Kids
Keyword:
#parties
Keyword:
#halloween
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredient:
Sugar
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