Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2009

I always have trouble with these, but following this recipe and using all the tips I read, it was easy. My kids loved helping to make these- and eating them!

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2008

The trick to getting this recipe is a thermometer! They came out ok, but a little chewier than I like. For those having trouble with the syrup, DON'T cook over medium heat! It will take too long and you won't have a workable syrup. Mix, enough to combine, then let it cook over high heat (and yes, it's still going to take about 10-15 min.). Watch it carefully! (mine jumped from 220* to 250* in about 10 seconds)Good luck!

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

Excellent popcorn ball recipe. I love this recipe because its a "walk away and do other things recipes" don't stand and watch the pot, check back and stir from time to time. They taste so good, the easiest recipe ever!!

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Elizabeth

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

didn't really work for me, but it had a good taste I guess

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MONKEY235

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2007

This was a fun one!!! I made two batches in one hour and the party loved them... I ate 8 myself... I had no idea what the hardening stage was until it happened.. then i waited bout ten more minutes to make sure and made the batch in a CLEAN kitchen sink and i was done with in an hour.. with two batches... honestly.. try the sink

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2007

helpful hint: when making mixture get a glass of cold water, drip mixture in and listen to it, if it crackles, its ready, just do this often you don't want your candy to burn! it works and they come out great. we love them

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Bea

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Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2007

Good flavor, but VERY chewy. Almost too chewy to eat. Maybe I didn't let the syrup mixture go long enough, but the tooth pulling combined with pots that are going to be challenging to clean makes this a recipe I won't be making again. Just not worth the effort and elbow grease.

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2006

This recipe was pretty easy, given that you're making popcorn balls. It took about 45 minutes to get to 250°F. I rolled mine into 2.5" balls and made about 30. Very tasty!!

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CassidyLee

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Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2005

I loved this recipe, it tasted just like my grandmother's popcorn balls. I think those who tried this recipe and did not wait long enough for the sugar mixture to turn to hardball stage, just did not wait long enough. It did take quite some time to get to that point over a medium/low fire but it did reach the hardball stage. The end result was WONDERFUL and the mixture did not "sugar" after it had set for a few hours...they were perfect and tasted wonderful, just like Grandma's. Thank you Lynne for posting this recipe.

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2005

All of the one star/negative reviews are obviously from people who are not willing to invest the necessary time to make this recipe. To say "it never did reach hard ball stage" is a ridiculous statement. As with any taffy-type candy, it takes a while, but of course it will eventually reach that stage. I made the popcorn balls this afternoon and they turned out great. The only thing I may do differently next time is to take the candy to crack stage so it is a bit more brittle (personal preference). Thanks for this good old fashioned recipe, Lynne.

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2004

Couldn't get it to the hard ball stage. The mixture is WAY to watery. Must have gotten mixed up. Looking for another recipe.

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Reviewed: Apr. 29, 2004

This didnt work out at all, it burned, tasted terrible and NEVER got to the "hard ball stage" Was not good. Next time i'll just stick to my other caramel popcorn recipe

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Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2003

I did this recipe for my children and never made popcorn balls before. I added yellow food coloring to the candy mix and candy corn to the popcorn before the candy mix was added and shaped them like corn on the cob for Thanksgiving. I love the recipe thanks so much. Angie

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Angie Gokey

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Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2002

I liked that there was no butter in this recipe. It tasted good but the sugar did crystallize. I took some to my son's preschool class for his birthday and they were a hit with the kids.

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2001

great recipe with my 6 kids and 5 grandkids its the best. quick and easy

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2001

These were a disaster for me too. )o: Seemed like I had to cook and stir the syrup mixture forever and then it "sugared" after just a few hours. My girlfriend said, she loved ME but these were the worst popcorn balls she'd ever had! Ugh! Going to try a batch that calls for butter.....

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2001

This recipe did not turn out for me at all. I wonder if the amount of water and corn syrup did not accidentally get rearranged. Mixture was too "soupy" and never got to "hard ball" stage when cooking over medium heat.

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2001

Cooked this mixture 35 min over med heat as recipe called & never came to "hard ball stage". Popcorn balls never formed correctly. Need a candy thermometer for this recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2001

These were absolutely wonderful. I made them for a Halloween party and everyone loved them. Thanks for the great recipe!

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2001

What a mess! This was not a success for me.

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