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Popcorn Balls
Just like grandma used to make!
By valeriefender
2011-10-28 13:30:16
So quick and easy! Perfect for your Halloween party, school party or just for a special treat for the kids. Three different flavors make these a wonderful treat! Taken from Betty Crocker's Cook Book.
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| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter (use a dairy free margarine for dairy free)
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
Few drops of food coloring, if desired
8 cups popped popcorn
Instructions
Heat all ingredients except for popcorn to a simmer in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly. Stir in popcorn. Cook, stirring constantly, until popcorn is well coated, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
Dip you hands in cold water; shape mixture into 8 about 2 1/2-inch balls. Place on waxed paper; cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and tie.
CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS: Substitute packed brown sugar for the regular sugar and dark corn syrup for the light corn syrup. (I didn’t have any dark corn syrup, so I used regular and it came out fine, just not as dark as it would with the other.)
CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS: Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder with the sugar.
| Category | Snack |
| Cuisine | North American |
| Diet Choices | gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free |
| Tags | family halloween holidays kids party popcorn school treat |
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Oct. 31, 2011
Reply to This PostOh I thought of making these. But with holiday colors. I may still do it. My grandma made them when I was a little girl. These look really great!
