Ingredients for Popcorn Balls
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Brown Sugar
- Karo Syrup
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Popped Corn
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How to Make Popcorn Balls
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup light corn syrup. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 240°F (firm-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, gently separate and remove as many unpopped kernels as possible from 10 cups of popped popcorn. (See tip below for an easy method).
- Carefully pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn evenly.
- Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Quickly shape the popcorn mixture into 2-inch balls before the mixture cools.
- Place popcorn balls on wax paper to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
125g
Fat
15g
Carbs
13g
