GRANDPA HIGGINBOTTOM'S POPCORN BALLS
My family made these popcorn balls every year for Halloween.....as did my father's family and his father's family before them. A real family tradition! I don't give them out anymore but still make them every year for friends and family. Serving size is for one batch but two brown paper shopping bags full of popped corn will make approximately 150 popcorn balls. Younger children should be very careful because they can burn their hands when making these. Teenagers are much more suited for the job! Enjoy!
Provided by Nancy Higginbottom
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 24 popcorn balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix vinegar, water and sugar in a large saucepan.
- Cook until brittle when dropped in cold water.
- Add butter and vanilla.
- Make sure you have bowls of ice water on the table, which has been covered with newspaper.
- Pour candy mixture over a very large bowl of popped corn.
- Stir mixture with a large wooden spoon.
- Coat hands with butter.
- (This part gets messy and older children love it!) Working quickly, form balls with your hands.
- If you burn your hand, put directly in ice water.
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Ammar Khalil
[email protected]I give this recipe a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
majida Imran
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others.
Simul Hasan
[email protected]Overall, these popcorn balls were a bit disappointing.
Barbara D
[email protected]I think I'll try a different popcorn ball recipe next time.
Mumtaj Ali
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a bit too sticky for my liking.
Abidure Daduu
[email protected]I had trouble getting the popcorn balls to hold their shape.
Batool Sheikh
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Zingce Cholidiza
[email protected]I found that using a candy thermometer was helpful in making sure the sugar syrup reached the right temperature.
WISDOM EBERE
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a party or potluck.
Abreham Getachewu
[email protected]I had so much fun making these popcorn balls with my kids.
Nak Muhammad
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn.
Manono Nare
[email protected]I love that these popcorn balls are made with simple ingredients.
Adriana Wellman
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Baaba Vanyan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but these popcorn balls were surprisingly good.
Keontaz Garner
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
SHAREIT BOY
[email protected]I made these popcorn balls for a movie night with friends. They were a perfect snack and everyone loved them.
joynal ridoy
[email protected]Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls were a hit at my son's birthday party. They were easy to make and tasted amazing.
norol Islam
[email protected]These popcorn balls were incredibly delicious! My family loved them.