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Old-Time Popcorn Balls

SUBMITTED BY: LaReine Stevens 

"Our whole family loves popcorn. These old-time popcorn balls are great anytime, but they're especially fun to pass out to trick-or-treaters or to use at Christmastime as stocking stuffers! They always look appealing when covered in a clear warp and tied with a festive ribbon."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until the mixture reaches 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). Add baking soda and stir well. Remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until well coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cool water to prevent the syrup from sticking.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by lvchickie 
These are yummy!! They taste just like caramel corn. It's the only recipe I could track down... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2007 by Rudy Hawes 
This is a great recipes I didn't change a thing except to triple the batch. These reminded me... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by Elenwen 
These were fantastic. Like someone else said, I was wary of using molasses because of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by peridot-poppy 
Nostalgically delicious! Just like we used to get when we trick or treated. I made these last... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by CanadianInDubai 
I thought these were great! Had a craving for popcorn balls, looked on the site and voila,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2007 by MrsWard 
This recipe was absolutely terrific! It was my first time making popcorn balls, and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by YellowBeetleSB 
Good Recipe, tasted just like crackerjacks. Only I had a hard time getting the balls to stay... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Molly 
This recipe was easy and fun. My 13 year-old nephew helped to make them and he had a great... MORE


 
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