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Popcorn Balls Recipe

Sweet and crunchy popcorn balls, perfect for a snack or party treat.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Popcorn Balls Ingredients

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Continue boiling for 2 minutes without stirring.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Let cool slightly, then shape into balls with greased hands.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Popcorn, Snack, Sweet
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