OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

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Popcorn always make a crowd-pleasing snack...but you can make it into a chewy, sweet delight with this classic recipe.-American Pop Corn Co., Sioux City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light or dark corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a baking pan and keep warm in a 200° oven. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. , Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 270° on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat. Add vanilla; stir just enough to mix. Slowly pour over the popcorn. Cool just enough to handle. Shape with buttered hands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Esdras Dorce
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I've never made popcorn balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.


alisa
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These popcorn balls are the perfect sweet treat for a party or gathering.


Jason Broach
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I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive and colorful.


Jason Woerner
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Gustave Daveson christopher
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I've made these popcorn balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a real crowd-pleaser.


Noluthado Shabangu
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These popcorn balls are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Steve Adams
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I love that these popcorn balls are made with all-natural ingredients.


Walter Odoc
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These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Pramish Grg
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I've never made popcorn balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Moro Swaibu
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These popcorn balls are the perfect sweet treat for a party or gathering.


Issy Baker
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I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive and colorful.


brianne fidler
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These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Keith Dee
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I followed the recipe exactly and my popcorn balls turned out perfectly. They were the perfect size and consistency.


Tariq Hameed
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These popcorn balls are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use any kind of popcorn I want.


Pubudu Dananjaya
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I've made these popcorn balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


George Lee
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These popcorn balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.