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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.

EASY POPCORN BALLS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



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Make and share this Easy Popcorn Balls recipe from Food.com.

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1/8 cup white corn syrup
1/4 cup margarine (half a stick)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond)
2 quarts popped corn (1 microwave will do)

Steps:

  • Bring to a soft boil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat the sugar, white corn syrup, margarine, and salt.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla or almond extract.
  • Mix sauce with popcorn in a large bowl.
  • When cool enough, but still warm, form into balls. (easier to eat).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7, FatContent 10.5, SaturatedFatContent 1.9, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 222.6, CarbohydrateContent 21.6, FiberContent 0.9, SugarContent 14, ProteinContent 0.9

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