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Popcorn Balls

SUBMITTED BY: Edna Hoffman

"Field editor Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana writes, 'These sweet chewy snacks are made from one of our state's most popular crops--popcorn! This version has a nice caramel color and flavor.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270 degrees F (soft-crack stage).
  2. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn; stir until evenly coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls.

FOOTNOTE

  • We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212 degrees F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by momnmia
Great taste!!! I actually used microwavable popcorn, that I made a few days ago. It turned... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by CHARLIEBUG
A good flavor. This is the stuff that realy sticks to the fillings! I am alost concerned that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by Chris & Pat
Very good and easy. I used light corn syrup instead of dark which gives it a lighter flavor, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by Marcia B.
Couldn't wait to let you know this is very close the recipe my grandmother used to make. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by CHAKL83
OMG! i made these tonight..and they are the best EVERRRRRRRR...the perfect snack! thank u EDNA!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by glorious
This is the best recipe for popcorn balls "ever". My family really enjoyed them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Kiwicorrie
These were a bit too sticky for me MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by JULESJC
Oops, my fault. I let my topping go to the hard crack stage...I don't have a candy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by Tina Girard
I tried 3 recipes and this one was the winner by far! MORE


 
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