Ingredients for Grandma Hornsby's Popcorn Balls
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- ½ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Grandma Hornsby's Popcorn Balls
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, and ¼ cup water. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer. Be careful not to burn it!
- While the candy mixture is cooking, place 6 cups of popped popcorn in a large bowl. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and toss to combine.
- Carefully pour the hot candied mixture over the popcorn. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn evenly.
- Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Quickly shape the popcorn mixture into small balls before the candy cools. Place them on wax paper to cool completely.
- Once cooled, wrap individual popcorn balls in wax paper or cellophane for storage.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
57 g
Sugar
643g
Fat
25g
Carbs
68g
