Ingredients for Easy Popcorn Balls
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup margarine
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Popped Corn
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How to Make Easy Popcorn Balls
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, ¼ cup margarine, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Bring the mixture to a soft boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer (firm-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract).
- In a large bowl, gently combine the hot sugar mixture with 6 cups popped popcorn. Be careful, the mixture will be very hot!
- Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. When the mixture is cool enough to handle but still warm and pliable, quickly form into 1-inch to 2-inch balls.
- Place popcorn balls on wax paper to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
55g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
