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Best Ever Popcorn Balls

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"Sweet, crunchy balls of popcorn."
Best Ever Popcorn Balls Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 205 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min
Original recipe yield 20 popcorn balls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup marshmallows
  • 5 quarts plain popped popcorn

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling Wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.
  2. Grease hands with vegetable shortening and quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by TRINQUETTE 
Love this soft chewy recipe!!!! EASY!!! A quick way to make balls is to oil a cup(measuring... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 22, 2003 by LOCALGIRL 
Very easy to make & yummy! I made them for my child's class. 3 microwaveable bags of popcorn... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2006 by SLOANIEBOLOGNA 
Quick & easy! First time making popcorn balls, will definitly make again. I made them for my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2007 by maxwellsmrt 
I have never eaten nor less made popcorn balls, ever!! I know, I was pretty clueless, but I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 17, 2006 by BriarRose 
I was searching for a popcorn ball recipe that did not involve using a thermometer. I needed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2003 by reiscakes 
So easy! I used marshmallow fluff instead of just marshmallows. This is the first time I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2002 by RACHEL BADGER 
This is wonderful recipe! I made them in about 15 minutes. They taste good and they don't get... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2003 by CRYSTALJP 
Sweet and chewy. I liked these very much. They didn't get hard like most of the others do. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 10, 2004 by LJERLECKI 
We made these for my daughter's 1st grade class. She helped wrap them in colored plastic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 25, 2003 by PEACEPUNKN 
I made these for my 3rd grade daughters class pinic. They were tasty. Kids may have a... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Best Ever Popcorn Balls

Servings Per Recipe: 20

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 181

  • Total Fat: 5.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 139mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 1.1g

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