Best Ever Popcorn Balls Recipe
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Best Ever Popcorn Balls

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"Sweet, crunchy balls of popcorn."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (319)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling Wine
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 popcorn balls
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 191 | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by TRINQUETTE   view full review
Love this soft chewy recipe!!!! EASY!!! A quick way to make balls is to oil a cup(measuring...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by LOCALGIRL   view full review
Very easy to make & yummy! I made them for my child's class. 3 microwaveable bags of popcorn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by SLOANIEBOLOGNA   view full review
Quick & easy! First time making popcorn balls, will definitly make again. I made them for my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2007 by maxwellsmrt   view full review
I have never eaten nor less made popcorn balls, ever!! I know, I was pretty clueless, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by BriarRose   view full review
I was searching for a popcorn ball recipe that did not involve using a thermometer. I needed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by reiscakes   view full review
So easy! I used marshmallow fluff instead of just marshmallows. This is the first time I made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2002 by RACHEL BADGER   view full review
This is wonderful recipe! I made them in about 15 minutes. They taste good and they don't get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by CRYSTALJP   view full review
Sweet and chewy. I liked these very much. They didn't get hard like most of the others do. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by Eljay   view full review
We made these for my daughter's 1st grade class. She helped wrap them in colored plastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by PEACEPUNKN   view full review
I made these for my 3rd grade daughters class pinic. They were tasty. Kids may have a...

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