Popcorn Balls - a Special Treat for Halloween! |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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this is real 50s food - great to give out to older kids for Halloween [i print out my name and address on labels before wrapping in saran wrap] rice krispie treats are great for the little kids - Ingredients:
7 -9 cups popped corn (preferably not microwave) |
1 cup sugar |
1/3 cup water |
1/3 cup light corn syrup |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Mix sauce ingredients [EXCEPT THE VANILLA!] in a saucepan.
2. Cook to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer for popcorn balls [or until a few drops form a hard ball when dropped into cold water].
3. This can be cooked to a lower temp if you are just going to drizzle this over popcorn in a pan for smaller bite-sized pieces - and don't want to break a tooth on the hard-ball caramel.
4. Remove from heat.
5. NOW stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
6. Pour in a thin stream over the popped corn, stirring constantly to mix well.
7. Shape into balls, if desired.
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