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Popcorn Balls

Do you remember getting popcorn balls in your Halloween basket as a kid? Make these retro treats with a fun and festive flair.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Fancy Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat combine sugar, corn syrup, cold water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, which is 235° if using a candy thermometer.
  • Remove from heat and add the room temperature unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and food coloring if using.
  • Immediately pour over the popcorn in the large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon to coat. Stir in the sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.2mg