OLD TIME POPCORN BALLS

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A favorite treat, very popular with my family, hope it's just as popular with yours.

Provided by LYNNELEZOTTE

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups water
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Butter the sides of a large saucepan. In the sauce pan combine the sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook over medium heat to the hard ball stage 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Stir in the vanilla and slowly pour the hot mixture over the popped popcorn, stirring just to mix well.
  • Butter hands lightly and shape into balls. Mixture will be hot so be careful. Place balls on waxed paper to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 239.2 mg, Sugar 29.7 g

Shiva Kunwar
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These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a party or a movie night. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Kaderrius Cooper
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I've tried many popcorn ball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The popcorn balls are always perfect and they're so delicious.


Mailei Andaya
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them with my kids.


Mais Hamidi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These popcorn balls are the best I've ever had.


Bhupendra Singh
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These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and everyone loves them.


valdez brown
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I love that these popcorn balls are made with whole grain popcorn. They're a healthier alternative to the ones made with white popcorn.


Arjun Raj
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These popcorn balls are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Bebagar Baloch
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These popcorn balls are amazing and they're so easy to make.


my angel
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These popcorn balls are the perfect way to use up leftover popcorn. They're a great way to avoid waste.


MAFIA 333
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I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive and colorful.


Nabunje Jesca
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These popcorn balls are the perfect size for a snack. They're not too big and they're not too small.


Khalil Niazmand
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I love that these popcorn balls are made with real butter and sugar. They taste so much better than the ones made with margarine and corn syrup.


Tariq yaseen Yaseen
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These popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a party or a movie night. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Bjorn Hurst
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I've tried many popcorn ball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The popcorn balls are always perfect and they're so delicious.


Ruhan Khan
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them with my kids.


Nirbak Rony
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I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but I love these popcorn balls. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


rahimullah yaftali
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I made these popcorn balls for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them and they were so easy to make.


Adley Wood
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These popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Matthew Mata
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I've been making these popcorn balls for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Valerie Vitaliano
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These popcorn balls are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still delicious the next day.