Bare Bones Molasses Popcorn Balls Recipe

Ingredients for Bare Bones Molasses Popcorn Balls

• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Popped Corn

How to Make Bare Bones Molasses Popcorn Balls

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup molasses and 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
2. Grease a large mixing bowl with cooking spray or butter and add 6 cups of popped popcorn.
3. Lightly grease a large spoon or spatula with cooking spray or butter.
4. Set the greased bowl aside.
5. Over medium-high heat, bring the molasses and sugar mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly with a heatproof spatula or spoon.
6. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. (Watch carefully to prevent burning).
7. Carefully pour the hot molasses mixture over the popcorn in the prepared bowl.
8. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn. Add 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts (optional) at this point.
9. Let the mixture cool slightly (about 5-7 minutes), until it's still warm but manageable to handle.
10. Using your greased hands or spoons, shape the popcorn mixture into balls.
11. Place the popcorn balls on wax paper to cool completely.