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TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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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

7 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional

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.

OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Popcorn always make a crowd-pleasing snack...but you can make it into a chewy, sweet delight with this classic recipe.—American Pop Corn Co., Sioux City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light or dark corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a baking pan and keep warm in a 200° oven. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. , Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 270° on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla; stir just enough to mix. Slowly pour over the popcorn. Cool just enough to handle. Shape with buttered hands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, FatContent 6g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 10mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 213mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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