FAVORITE POPCORN BALLS
Here is a recipe my family has used for years. We make the colored kind in red and green for Christmas!
Provided by Hannah
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Popcorn Candy Recipes Popcorn Ball Recipes
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Place popped corn into a buttered bowl.
- In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, molasses, and salt. Insert a candy thermometer in saucepan and boil sugar mixture on medium heat until the thermometer reads 260 degrees F(126 degrees C).
- Pour syrup over corn, while stirring popcorn thoroughly. Butter hands lightly. Shape popcorn into 12 to 14 balls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 98.4 mg, Sugar 27.7 g
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Szilvia Nagy
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a fun and easy project to do with my kids.
Delguy Sesay
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn balls, but these were actually really good.
Ise son of muallim
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were so delicious!
Waleed Ali
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the caramel to the right consistency. It was either too thick or too thin.
WhatThe HeccMan
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Hello06
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These popcorn balls are the best I've ever had.
Eri
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit.
Mian Jawad Ahmad
[email protected]I love that these popcorn balls are a healthier alternative to other candy. They're still sweet and satisfying, but they're not as bad for you.
julie leicht
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so delicious! The caramel is perfectly gooey and the popcorn is nice and crunchy.
Elizabeth Okala
[email protected]I've never made popcorn balls before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Bismillah Zadran
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect sweet and salty snack. I love the combination of popcorn, peanuts, and caramel.
MD Liton Mia
[email protected]I made these popcorn balls for my kids' school party, and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!
Sks Raja44
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Fatime Hasani
[email protected]I love that these popcorn balls are made with simple ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand.
kerline desir
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect snack for a movie night or a party. They're also a great way to use up leftover popcorn.
Alyan Yousaf
[email protected]I've been making these popcorn balls for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jennie Slover
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a hit at my son's birthday party! They were so easy to make, and the kids loved them.