Ingredients
20 cups popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
1 12 cups water
12 cup light corn syrup
12 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 cup candy corn, small gumdrops, raisins or salted peanuts
Old-Fashioned Soft Popcorn Balls
These chewy popcorn balls will be a hit at Halloween or during the winter holidays.
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How to make
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STEP 1
Place popcorn in large bowl or roasting pan; set aside.
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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.
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STEP 3
Remove from heat. Pour mixture over popcorn. Stir until all popcorn is coated. Gently stir in candy.
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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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