Bare-Bones Molasses Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups molasses
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 quarts popped corn

Directions

1. 1

   Combine molasses and sugar in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Grease a large mixing bowl and put in popped popcorn. Grease a mixing spoon. Set aside.

3. 3

   Combine molasses and sugar in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, heat over medium-high heat until just about boiling.

4. 4

   Pour over popcorn and mix well. Add peanuts if desired at this point.

5. 5

   Let cool a little (take the kids to wash their hands - that will take just the right amount of time!).

6. 6

   Press popcorn into balls. (Kids love this!).

7. 7

   Eat what sticks on your hands.