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Popcorn Balls

Name: Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/3 cup dark corn syrup; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022

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."

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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, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the 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° (soft-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 331 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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