These chewy popcorn balls will be a hit at Halloween or during the winter holidays.
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20 cups popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup candy corn, small gumdrops, raisins or salted peanuts
STEP 1
Place popcorn in large bowl or roasting pan; set aside.
STEP 2
Combine all remaining ingredients except candy in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 40-45 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 250°F. or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard ball.
STEP 3
Remove from heat. Pour mixture over popcorn. Stir until all popcorn is coated. Gently stir in candy.
STEP 4
Using buttered hands and working quickly, shape about 1 cup popcorn into ball. Place onto waxed paper. Repeat with remaining popcorn. Cool completely; wrap in waxed paper or plastic food wrap.
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When I made the popcorn balls right after i rolled them in balls i stuck candy corn to them for fall color. Our son loved them!
easy and good