POPCORN BALL RECIPE HALLOWEEN RECIPES

facebook share image    twitter share image    pinterest share image    E-Mail share image

GRANDPA'S POPCORN BALLS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Grandpa's Popcorn Balls Recipe | Allrecipes image

Great, Great Grandpa Apell had a huge farm in Illinois with prize-winning corn. He made Popcorn Balls for all the Grandkids at Christmastime. He lived to be 106 and claimed workin' the farm and eatin' corn was the secret! This recipe is delicious!

Provided by 3KIDS5

Categories     Popcorn Balls

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 10 - 3 inch round balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.
  • Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, CarbohydrateContent 75.1 g, CholesterolContent 24.4 mg, FatContent 18.7 g, FiberContent 1.8 g, ProteinContent 1.7 g, SaturatedFatContent 7.3 g, SodiumContent 317 mg, SugarContent 48.9 g

TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Traditional Popcorn Balls Recipe: How to Make It image

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.

More about "popcorn ball recipe halloween recipes"

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS - BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
Using marshmallows and melted butter instead of corn syrup in this popcorn ball recipe means you don't have to fuss with a candy thermometer--and your end product has a chewier, more manageable texture.
From bhg.com
Reviews 4
Total Time 45 minutes
Category Recipes and Cooking
Calories 155 calories per serving
  • Add popcorn to marshmallow mixture; stir gently to coat. Let cool until easy to handle. With buttered hands, quickly shape mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter balls. Add sprinkles to coat. If desired, sprinkle with additional sea salt. Let stand until cool. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
See details


COPYCAT STARBUCKS MEDICINE BALL - MAKE THIS "SECRET RECIPE ...
Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball shows how to make this popular cold fighter super tea. A great soothing tea for cold and flu season.
From anaffairfromtheheart.com
Reviews 4.6
Total Time 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Calories 191 calories per serving
  • Enjoy warm.
See details


BEST CRANBERRY BRIE BITES RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY ...
These easy cranberry brie bites are especially popular during the holiday season. Make them as Christmas appetizer, New Year's Eve snack, or for any party.
From thepioneerwoman.com
Total Time 1 hours
Category Christmas, cocktail party, dinner party, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, appetizers, baking, comfort food, fruit, snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown on the edges and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove the bites from the pan and garnish with sea salt and pepper, if desired.
See details


BEST CRANBERRY BRIE BITES RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY ...
These easy cranberry brie bites are especially popular during the holiday season. Make them as Christmas appetizer, New Year's Eve snack, or for any party.
From thepioneerwoman.com
Total Time 1 hours
Category Christmas, cocktail party, dinner party, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, appetizers, baking, comfort food, fruit, snack
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown on the edges and the cheese is bubbly. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Remove the bites from the pan and garnish with sea salt and pepper, if desired.
See details


POPCORN BALL RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
A traditional molasses popcorn ball recipe with a little extra kick. Drizzle final product in melted chocolate or roll in crushed walnuts for extra fun. Typically, these would ultimately be wrapped in …
From allrecipes.com
See details


EASIEST POPCORN BALLS RECIPE EVER - THIRTY HANDMADE DAYS
Aug 01, 2017 · Popcorn Balls. There are a few different versions of popcorn ball recipes out there. The traditional recipe is a little scary because you have to use a candy thermometer. But this one uses popcorn …
From thirtyhandmadedays.com
See details


POPCORN - WIKIPEDIA
Popcorn (also called popped corn, popcorns or pop-corn) is a variety of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated; the same names are also used to refer to the foodstuff produced by the expansion.. A popcorn …
From en.m.wikipedia.org
See details


COPYCAT GARRETT'S POPCORN - CARAMEL POPCORN RECIPE
Oct 14, 2013 · I’d be thrilled to receive a tin of homemade garretts popcorn around the holidays. Today’s recipe is actually two easy popcorn recipes that you will mix at the end. My classic caramel popcorn recipe, made in the microwave for convenience, and a simple cheddar cheese popcorn recipe. I posted this microwave caramel popcorn recipe …
From aspicyperspective.com
See details


RECIPE INDEX - THE GIRL WHO ATE EVERYTHING
If you’re looking for hundreds of tried and true recipes for any occasion, we’ve got you covered. We have Appetizer recipes, Main Dishes, Side Dishes, and Dessert recipes for all the Holidays or for a quick easy weeknight dinner.. From Egg Roll in a Bowl to Creamy Potato Soup, to One-Pan Broccoli, Chicken, and Rice to Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding, I’ve got recipes …
From the-girl-who-ate-everything.com
See details


CHEX RECIPES | CHEX CEREAL AND CHEX PRODUCTS | CHEX.COM
Discover our range of Chex cereal products, Chex mix recipes and muddy buddy recipes. Chex is the home of the original Chex Mix and a range of …
From chex.com
See details


CHEX RECIPES | CHEX CEREAL AND CHEX PRODUCTS | CHEX.COM
Discover our range of Chex cereal products, Chex mix recipes and muddy buddy recipes. Chex is the home of the original Chex Mix and a range of …
From chex.com
See details


CHOW DOWN | EHOW
Discover tasty and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, appetizers, healthy alternatives and more. ... Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas ... The Best Popcorn Makers in 2022. Chow Down. By Spencer Hall. The Best Electric Composters in 2022. Chow Down.
From ehow.com
See details


HISTORY OF POPCORN
Their popularity spawned an industry of popcorn ball making gadgets. Victorian families often decorated fireplace mantels, doorways and Christmas trees with ornate ornaments made from popcorn balls. And by the turn of the century, most cookbooks featured at least one recipe.
From popcorn.org
See details


RECIPES - WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Our recipes are for those looking to master the basics, the classics or the I’ve-never-cooked-this-before-but-really-want-to. We start with nutrient-dense, unprocessed ingredients and seasonal whole foods to turn even the easiest weeknight meal into a form of creative, delicious expression. The kitchen is where we can stop to connect with the here and now, and bring recipes …
From wholefoodsmarket.com
See details


RECIPES RECIPES
Recipes - Popcorn 1 week ago popcorn.org Show details Popcorn is healthful, non-GMO, gluten-free, low in calories, and whole-grain. What's more, it's an incredibly versatile snack food. Over the years, we've compiled hundreds of popcorn recipes…
From foodrecipesglobal.com
See details


20 HOMEMADE SNACK RECIPES - TASTE OF HOME
Apr 18, 2019 · Traditional Popcorn Balls. 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
From tasteofhome.com
See details


55+ BEST SUPER BOWL RECIPES EVER | MYRECIPES
Jan 24, 2021 · Miso-Caramel-Tamari Popcorn Mix Recipe. A slightly thicker caramel and the addition of whole roasted almonds turn traditional caramel popcorn into gift-worthy popcorn mix. We use …
From myrecipes.com
See details


31 FUN POPCORN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES [INCLUDING THE POPCO…
Jun 07, 2018 · Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to purchase through my links, at no cost to you.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read the full disclosure here. Fun Popcorn Games and Activities. Popcorn …
From kidactivities.net
See details


APPETIZER RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION | MYRECIPES
Two finger food favorites collide as pigs in a blanket get an everything bagel makeover. Rather than the traditional canned biscuit or croissant dough, the "blanket" of this playful appetizer is …
From myrecipes.com
See details


SEARCH | KEEPRECIPES: YOUR UNIVERSAL RECIPE BOX
Recipes available for personal use and not for re-sale or posting online.
From keeprecipes.com
See details


HOME - CRAZY FOR CRUST
For a simple pie recipe, you can’t go wrong with an old-fashioned sugar cream pie recipe! Also known as Hoosier sugar cream pie, this is a simple pie made with staple ingredients. It has a flaky pastry …
From crazyforcrust.com
See details


FRESH MASA FOR TAMALES RECIPE AND VIDEO - EVERYDAY SOUTHWEST
The secret to truly amazing tamales is the masa. It should be light and fluffy with a texture from the fresh ground corn. Fresh masa is not hard to make, it takes about the same amount of time as mixing up …
From everydaysouthwest.com
See details


FRESH MASA FOR TAMALES RECIPE AND VIDEO - EVERYDAY SOUTHWEST
The secret to truly amazing tamales is the masa. It should be light and fluffy with a texture from the fresh ground corn. Fresh masa is not hard to make, it takes about the same amount of time as mixing up a cake mix or frosting but, it is SO worth the effort.
From everydaysouthwest.com
See details