POPCORN BALLS
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 35m
Yield 10 to 12 popcorn balls
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the popcorn and cocoa nibs in a very large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
- Combine the corn syrup, sugar, molasses, water, salt, and vanilla in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan and put it over medium heat. Cover and bring to boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lid and clip on a candy thermometer. Continue to cook until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F. Take the pan off the heat, remove the candy thermometer and immediately pour the mixture over the popcorn. Stir to coat the popcorn evenly. Cool until the mixture can be handled safely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a large ice cream disher, scoop the popcorn mixture into 3-inch rounds onto a parchment lined half sheet pan, smoothing with buttered hands as needed. Cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container. Store for up to 2 days.
- Put the oil, popcorn and salt in a large, 6-quart, metal mixing bowl. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil and poke 10 slits in the top with a knife. Put the bowl over medium heat and shake constantly using tongs to hold the bowl. Continue shaking until the popcorn finishes popping, approximately 3 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and carefully remove the foil. Stir in any salt that is on the side of the bowl. Melt the butter in the microwave. Slowly drizzle over the popcorn, while spinning the bowl. Serve immediately.
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Licia Smith
smith_l99@yahoo.comThese popcorn balls are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're sweet and crunchy and they always hit the spot.
ZIDAN HANDSOME
z_handsome51@yahoo.comI love that this recipe is so simple. I can make these popcorn balls in just a few minutes.
Sujon Alli
a-s45@hotmail.comThese popcorn balls are the perfect snack for a road trip. They're easy to eat and they won't make a mess in the car.
Amro Zalloum
a-zalloum@gmail.comI've been making these popcorn balls for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Mahfuzur Rahman Pritam
r.mahfuzur@yahoo.comThese popcorn balls are the perfect gift for friends and family. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.
Kalai Kalaiyarasi
k@aol.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any kind of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit that you like. I've even made popcorn balls with chocolate chips.
Cheryl McKay
cheryl-m@hotmail.comThese popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. I always have a lot of candy left over after Halloween, so I make these popcorn balls to use it up.
Md Showkot
s.md@gmail.comI made these popcorn balls for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Vicky G.
g_vicky36@gmail.comThese popcorn balls are so cute! I love the way they look when they're all wrapped up in cellophane.
Daliah Gonzalez
daliah_gonzalez@gmail.comI was a little worried that these popcorn balls would be too sweet, but they were actually perfect. The corn syrup mixture is just the right amount of sweetness.
Cardella Moates
cardella-moates@hotmail.comThese popcorn balls are the perfect snack for a party or a movie night. They're also a great way to get kids to eat more popcorn.
sg
sg3@gmail.comI've never made popcorn balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Kathleen N
k.n@yahoo.comThese popcorn balls are so delicious and fun to make. My kids love helping me make them and they always turn out perfect.
yass yann
yass-y29@yahoo.comI love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need to make these popcorn balls on hand.
Mbonge Taapopi
m_t93@gmail.comThese popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. I always have a bag of popcorn in my pantry, so I can make these popcorn balls whenever I want.
Suman Neupane
s-neupane@yahoo.comI made these popcorn balls for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
John Amos
john38@hotmail.co.ukThese popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Mrs Shanta
shanta1@hotmail.co.ukI've been making popcorn balls for years and this recipe is the best I've tried. The popcorn balls are always perfectly crispy and the corn syrup mixture is the perfect consistency.
Kiran Asim
kirana@aol.comThese popcorn balls were a hit at my son's birthday party! They were so easy to make and the kids loved them.