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
Prep: 20min
Total: 20min
Yield: 20 servings.
Nutrition Facts: calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Ingredients:
- 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
Instruction:
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.
Easy Popcorn Balls Recipe
Easy popcorn balls are so sticky and tasty, everyone will love them. They’re perfect for any party, holiday, or get-together!!
Prep: 15min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 ball
Nutrition Facts: calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 0.1 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0.4 g, Sodium 31 mg, Fiber 0.01 g, Sugar 22 g, servingSize 1 ball, unSaturated Fat 1.5 g
Ingredients:
- 2 (3.2-ounce) bags plain microwave popcorn
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- 4 tablespoons margarine (or unsalted butter, plus more for your hands)
- 2 teaspoons cold water
- a few drops food coloring of choice
Instruction:
- Pop popcorn and pour it into a large bowl, removing any un-popped kernels.
- In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine powdered sugar, marshmallows, corn syrup, margarine, water, and food coloring. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Carefully pour over the popcorn, stirring to coat each kernel.
- Let cool a bit, then butter your fingers so you can easily handle and shape popcorn into 3–4-inch balls before they cool.
- Wrap with plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
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