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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (98g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 327
Calories from Fat 73		(22%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 8.2g	12%
	Saturated Fat 4.9g	24%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg		6%
Sodium 306mg		12%
Potassium 177mg		5%
Total Carbohydrate 65.3g		21%
	Dietary Fiber 1.6g	6%
	Sugars 42.8g
Protein 1.5g		2%
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Popcorn Balls

Recipe #37011 | 1 hour | 45 min prep | add private note

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By: ratherbeswimmin'
Aug 13, 2002

Another one of our favorite Halloween goodies.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1
Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.
2
In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and salt.
3
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4
Continue cooking without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270 degrees.
5
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
6
Pour over popcorn; stir until evenly coated.
7
When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls.
8
Wrap in plastic wrap.

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From: foundewe

On Oct 28, 2004

There wasn't very much flavor, and it was so chewy it was like having your jaw wired. I will continue looking for another recipe.

2 people found this review helpful

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From: celeste and co.

On Oct 11, 2003

Had a fall bake sale/carnival at my church. This is one of the things I made. Very popular with all the kids, mine included. Surprisingly easy to make but very messy which we think is part of the fun. My daughter has asked me to make them again for her class Halloween party. Thank-you for a great recipe.

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From: mylife4it

On Nov 4, 2003

Wonderful yummy recipe! I made them for my son's preschool treat. Very easy to make. Tip: put your hands inside sandwich bags like gloves when forming the balls, that way it won't stick to your hands especially if it's still too hot!

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From: daggersmommy

On Sep 25, 2004

Just finished making these. What a yummy treat for the start of fall. This is a tradition I'm hoping to start with my 2 year old. I used to be green with envy of the kids that got these during the Halloween season! I also substituted white corn syrup for the dark. They turned out beautifully!

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