Popcorn Balls (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Popcorn Balls (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Combine the popcorn and cocoa nibs in a very large mixing bowl. Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 328.7 Kcal (1376 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.79g 20%
Cholesterol 9.16mg 3%
Sodium 231.2mg 10%
Potassium 201.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 54.01g 18%
Sugars 45.39g 182%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Protein 1.78g 4%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 361.78 Kcal (1515 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.08g 20%
Cholesterol 10.08mg 3%
Sodium 254.47mg 10%
Potassium 222.31mg 4%
Total Carbs 59.44g 18%
Sugars 49.96g 182%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 11%
Protein 1.96g 4%
Iron 1.4mg 7%
Calcium 33mg 3%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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