TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
Kids of all ages enjoy this popcorn ball recipe as an old-fashioned holiday treat. One batch goes a long way. —Cathy Karges, Hazen, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Total Time 20 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, FatContent 6g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 5mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 203mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.
BUCKEYE BALLS II - ALLRECIPES
These are chocolate-covered balls of peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.
Provided by Allison O'Brien
Categories American Cookies
Total Time 1 hours 25 minutes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners' sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.
- Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.
- Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate. Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, CarbohydrateContent 22.8 g, CholesterolContent 8.1 mg, FatContent 12 g, FiberContent 1.2 g, ProteinContent 3.7 g, SaturatedFatContent 4.5 g, SodiumContent 81.2 mg, SugarContent 20.7 g
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