GRANDPA HIGGINBOTTOM'S POPCORN BALLS
My family made these popcorn balls every year for Halloween.....as did my father's family and his father's family before them. A real family tradition! I don't give them out anymore but still make them every year for friends and family. Serving size is for one batch but two brown paper shopping bags full of popped corn will make approximately 150 popcorn balls. Younger children should be very careful because they can burn their hands when making these. Teenagers are much more suited for the job! Enjoy!
Provided by Nancy Higginbottom
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 24 popcorn balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix vinegar, water and sugar in a large saucepan.
- Cook until brittle when dropped in cold water.
- Add butter and vanilla.
- Make sure you have bowls of ice water on the table, which has been covered with newspaper.
- Pour candy mixture over a very large bowl of popped corn.
- Stir mixture with a large wooden spoon.
- Coat hands with butter.
- (This part gets messy and older children love it!) Working quickly, form balls with your hands.
- If you burn your hand, put directly in ice water.
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syed mosa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but I really liked these popcorn balls. They're a great way to enjoy popcorn in a new way.
Kerry Redford
[email protected]I think these popcorn balls would be even better if you added some chopped nuts or dried fruit.
Shay Edmonds
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth. They're not too heavy, so you can eat a few without feeling guilty.
Ma Liton
[email protected]I love the way these popcorn balls smell. They smell like caramel and butter. It's a very inviting smell.
Tahmina Rahman
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great snack for on the go. I like to pack them in my lunch bag for work.
Luci Errens
[email protected]The caramel coating on these popcorn balls is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It's not too sweet, and it's not too salty.
John Mapili
[email protected]I was surprised at how light and fluffy these popcorn balls were. I thought they would be more dense, but they were actually very airy.
Md Monnun
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I'm not the best baker, but I was able to make these without any problems.
Mian Kamran Jahangir
[email protected]I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive and colorful. They're perfect for a holiday party.
Teddy Hildebrandt
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect snack for a party or a movie night. They're also a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Andrew Jezierski
[email protected]I made these popcorn balls for my son's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.
Naveed Writes
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I had some leftover from a movie night and decided to make a batch of these. They were delicious!
Sheryll Meyer
[email protected]I've been making Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls for years and they are always a crowd pleaser. They're so light and fluffy, and the caramel coating is just the right amount of sweetness.
Erum Naz
[email protected]Grandpa Higginbottom's Popcorn Balls were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. My kids loved them and they were a big hit at the party I brought them to.