Old-Time Popcorn Balls Recipe

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Old-Time Popcorn Balls
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Ingredients:

  • 2 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:

  1. Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until the mixture reaches 235° on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). Add baking soda and stir well.
  2. Remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until well coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cool water to prevent the syrup from sticking. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.04 Kcal (750 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.45g 4%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 64.45mg 3%
Potassium 447.05mg 10%
Total Carbs 39.38g 13%
Sugars 30.97g 124%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%
Protein 1.41g 3%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 60.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.91 Kcal (1122 kJ)
Calories from fat 33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.67g 4%
Cholesterol 7.61mg 2%
Sodium 96.45mg 3%
Potassium 668.97mg 10%
Total Carbs 58.93g 13%
Sugars 46.34g 124%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 6%
Protein 2.11g 3%
Iron 2.6mg 10%
Calcium 90.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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