Popcorn Balls

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • About 7 c. popped pop corn
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 1/3 c. light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Food color if desired

Directions

  1. 1
    Put popped corn in large bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix sugar, water, syrup, salt, and butter in sauce pan.
  3. 3
    Cook until 250° or until a few drops form a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla and food color if desired.
  6. 6
    Pour in thin streams over corn stirring to mix well.
  7. 7
    Butter hands and shape into balls or other shapes.
  8. 8
    Cool on waxed paper. 12-15 balls (depending on size).

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