Molasses Popcorn Balls Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

FAVORITE POPCORN BALLS



Favorite Popcorn Balls image

Here is a recipe my family has used for years. We make the colored kind in red and green for Christmas!

Provided by Hannah

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups unpopped popcorn
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup molasses
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Place popped corn into a buttered bowl.
  • In 2 quart saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, molasses, and salt. Insert a candy thermometer in saucepan and boil sugar mixture on medium heat until the thermometer reads 260 degrees F(126 degrees C).
  • Pour syrup over corn, while stirring popcorn thoroughly. Butter hands lightly. Shape popcorn into 12 to 14 balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 98.4 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

BARE-BONES MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS



Bare-Bones Molasses Popcorn Balls image

I know. One more recipe for popcorn balls, but I looked, and this is the most basic you can get. I made two batches, one with two handfuls of unsalted peanuts.

Provided by Anemone

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 10-30 Balls - Depends on how much gets eaten.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups molasses
3/4 cup sugar
4 quarts popped corn

Steps:

  • Combine molasses and sugar in a saucepan.
  • Grease a large mixing bowl and put in popped popcorn. Grease a mixing spoon. Set aside.
  • Combine molasses and sugar in a saucepan. Stirring constantly, heat over medium-high heat until just about boiling.
  • Pour over popcorn and mix well. Add peanuts if desired at this point.
  • Let cool a little (take the kids to wash their hands - that will take just the right amount of time!).
  • Press popcorn into balls. (Kids love this!).
  • Eat what sticks on your hands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 20.3, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 43.1, Protein 1.3

POP'S MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS AND TAFFY



Pop's Molasses Popcorn Balls and Taffy image

This recipe has been in our family for more than 100 years. My dad's mother would make and pull it on the taffy hook on her kitchen door jam. She would then sell it at the local mercantile in Alberta, Canada. As soon as fall came, my siblings and I would beg Pop to make them. We loved every minute of it, except the burnt hands from the hot syrup, that is. We knew company was coming when they heard Pop was making them. He always let me help when I got old enough. I still make these with my family. The flavor is somewhat like caramel candies. We always double this recipe so we have enough to make taffy and popcorn balls. My pop always made 2 double batches. Posting this recipe has brought back many wonderful and happy memories from my childhood. I do so in honor of my Pop (RIP 1917-1997).

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 1h2m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popped popcorn, or as needed
ice water
2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl, with room for mixing. Fill another bowl with ice water. Butter several plates, one per each person who will be pulling taffy.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, molasses, water, butter, and salt in a large 6-quart saucepan over medium heat; attach a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Tip the pan slightly to melt the sugar crystals on the sides, scraping down with a wooden spoon. Heat until the mixture registers 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 155 degrees C) on the thermometer or until a small amount of syrup drizzled into cold water turns hard, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour about 1 cup syrup onto each buttered plate. Let cool until safe to handle like a hot potato, 3 to 5 minutes. Pull syrup between your hands until a light golden brown color is achieved; the longer you pull it, the lighter it becomes. Twist into a long rope about 3/4-inch thick and place on back on a buttered plate to let taffy harden and cool. Break the hardened taffy apart.
  • Pour the remaining hot syrup carefully over popcorn, while someone else quickly stirs the batch. Butter your hands and dip them in the ice water; working quickly to avoid burns and before taffy hardens, grab some of the popcorn mixture and form into a 3-inch ball. Repeat with the remaining popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 207 mg, Sugar 48.2 g

MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS



Molasses Popcorn Balls image

What a delicious treat for Halloween, or for just about anytime - even that Saturday night of movie watching - the kids can have fun making the popcorn balls!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 12-16 Balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups molasses
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 quarts popped corn

Steps:

  • Combine molasses, sugar and butter or margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Dissolve sugar by stirring. Cook over medium heat until mixture forms a hard but not brittle ball when dropped in cold water. Stir constantly. Dribble syrup over popped corn stirring to coat all. Make balls with buttered hands when cool. Wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 35.9, Protein 1.1

OLD-TIME POPCORN BALLS



Old-Time Popcorn Balls image

Our whole family loves popcorn. These old-time popcorn balls are great anytime, but they're especially fun to pass out to trick-or-treaters or to use at Christmastime as stocking stuffers! They always look appealing when covered in clear wrap and tied with a festive ribbon. -LaReine Stevens, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until mixture reaches 235° on a candy thermometer (soft-ball stage). Add baking soda and stir well. , Remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until well coated. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cool water to prevent the syrup from sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POP'S MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS & TAFFY



Pop's Molasses Popcorn Balls & Taffy image

This recipe has been in our family for over 100 years. My dad's mother would make & pull this taffy on a big hook that was on her kitchen doorway. She would then sell it at the local market in Alberta, Canada. I grew up making this with my family every fall. As soon as the weather got cool, we always knew it was popcorn ball &...

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Popcorn

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c sugar
1 c light karo syrup
1/2 c dark molasses (2/3cup for more intense flavor)
1/4 c butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. We always double this recipe so we have enough to make taffy and popcorn balls. My pop always made 2 double batches. In a large 4 quart saucepan with handle, mix all ingredients together. Over med heat, bring to boil, stirring frequently. Tip the pan slightly to melt the sugar crystals on the sides, scraping down with a wooden spoon. Continue to boil to the hard crack stage (300-310 degrees on a candy thermemeter) or until it threads and turns hard when drizzled into a cup of cold water (the method my Pop used). Have a huge bowl ready with the popcorn in it with plenty of room to stir hot syrup into the popcorn. Also have butter and a bowl of cold water handy. If you are making taffy, also butter a few plates, depending on how many people are pulling taffy. Pour syrup over popcorn while someone quickly stirs the batch. Be careful to keep hands out of the way of the syrup as it causes bad burns. Everyone making the popcorn balls should butter their hands and dip them in the cold water. Quickly grab up some of the mixture and form into a ball about 2-3" around. Work quickly as it hardens fast and will burn your hands if you don't. A few years ago, I found popcorn ball molds on the internet. These are great, especially for the kids.
  • 2. To make taffy: pour about 1 cup of syrup on each greased plate. Let cool awhile so u can start handling it. Be careful as it is very hot. As soon as you can handle it like a hot potato, start pulling it between your hands, until a light golden brown is achieved. The longer you pull it the lighter it becomes. Twist into a long rope about 3/4 inch thick. Put on buttered plate to harden and cool. Break apart and store in airtight container or wrap individually in candy wrappers. Taffy will stick together if you don't keep it sererated. Have fun and I hope this recipe becomes a family tradition for you as well.

More about "molasses popcorn balls recipes"

NANA'S MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS : 7 STEPS (WITH PICTURES) - INSTRUCTABLES
Web Remember, this is for a pretty large batch. I would recommend halving this recipe. *12 1/2 qts of popped popcorn (for this I used ~1 cup of popcorn kernels vegetable oil 3 c. light molasses 2 c. white karo syrup (I think this is just corn syrup) 1 1/2 c. white table sugar 4 tbsp. butter + 1/4 c. butter at room temperature Special Equipment: Candy thermometer …
From instructables.com
See details


[EASY] MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - CROSBY'S MOLASSES
Web Combine Fancy Molasses, sugar, and butter or margarine in a 2 qt. saucepan. Dissolve sugar by stirring. Cook over medium heat until mixture forms a hard but not brittle ball (250°-266°F) when dropped in cold water. Stir constantly. Dribble syrup over popped corn stirring to …
From crosbys.com
See details


OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS - MY COUNTRY TABLE
Web Oct 17, 2018 Transfer popcorn to a large bowl and set aside. Add the sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and butter to a medium saucepan and mix over medium heat until the butter has melted and all ingredients are combined. Cook to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer or when mixture forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
From mycountrytable.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS RECIPE | CDKITCHEN.COM
Web Sort popped corn in a large container. Boil molasses and sugar in iron skillet to hard ball stage (not brittle). Remove from stove, add soda and stir. Pour over sorted popcorn. Wet hands and form into balls. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Enjoy. NOTE: Have a bowl of water handy to keep wetting your hands.
From cdkitchen.com
See details


MAMA'S MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - RECIPE - COOKS.COM
Web Jul 28, 2018 6 qts. sorted popcorn. Sort popped corn in large container. Boil molasses and sugar. In iron skillet to hard ball stage (not brittle). Remove from stove add soda and stir. Pour over sorted popcorn. Wet hands and form into balls. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Enjoy.
From cooks.com
See details


OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS: 16 DELICIOUS CLASSIC RECIPES, PLUS …
Web Mar 4, 2020 Recipes for molasses old-fashioned popcorn balls – Caramel sugared popcorn – Confetti popcorn – Popcorn squares. Molasses old-fashioned popcorn balls. Ingredients: 2/3 cup molasses, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 3 quarts unsalted popcorn.
From clickamericana.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS RECIPE - YOUTUBE
Web Oct 25, 2020 Molasses Popcorn Balls Recipe - These candied popcorn balls were a favourite around our house as Halloween treats when I was young. If you've ever wondered h...
From youtube.com
See details


SORGHUM MOLASSES POPCORN BALL TREAT RECIPE - THE SPRUCE EATS
Web Feb 1, 2023 In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, sorghum syrup, water, salt, and butter. Cook to the hard ball stage (about 250 F on a candy thermometer), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Working quickly, stir in popped corn and turn into a buttered pan. With buttered hands, shape into balls and place on waxed paper to cool.
From thespruceeats.com
See details


HANDWRITTEN RECIPES: MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS
Web Jan 8, 2013 Here's a recipe that appears in my book " Handwritten Recipes ." Mix first six ingredients in large saucepan. Place over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to boiling and cook slowly until it will form a soft ball. Add butter and cook until hard ball stage. Add vanilla and corn. Form into balls. Makes 18 to 24 balls.
From handwrittenrecipes.com
See details


OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS! VINTAGE MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS RECIPE …
Web Oct 15, 2021 This old fashioned popcorn balls recipe comes from The Woman’s Home Companion Cook Book which is from 1944. You can add whatever you want to these like peanu...
From youtube.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - APPALACHIAN COOKS
Web Step 1. Pick over popped corn, discarding all hard kernels. Step 2. Combine molasses,sugar, water, vinegar and salt; cook slowly, stirring constantly, to270 degrees F. (or when a small quantity dropped into cold water forms a hard ball).
From appalachiancooks.com
See details


MAMAS MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - BIGOVEN
Web INSTRUCTIONS. Sort popped corn in large container. Boil molasses and sugar. In iron skillet to hard ball stage (not brittle). Remove from stove add soda and stir. Pour over sorted popcorn. Wet hands and form into balls. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Enjoy.
From bigoven.com
See details


VINTAGE POPCORN BALLS - OLD FASHIONED POPCORN RECIPE - TORI AVEY
Web Oct 28, 2013 The first recipe for popcorn balls was published in 1861 in E.F. Haskell’s Housekeeper’s Encyclopedia, ... In a saucepot with a heavy bottom, boil sugar, water and molasses or corn syrup over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Heat syrup until it reaches 260 degrees F. This can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes.
From toriavey.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - BIGOVEN
Web Combine molasses, sugar, water, and vinegar in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Then boil gently until syrup reaches 250 on a candy thermometer.
From bigoven.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS - 1940'S INSPIRED RECIPE - YOUTUBE
Web Oct 31, 2018 Happy Halloween! These classic Molasses Popcorn Balls are the perfect homemade Halloween Treat! Let me show you exactly how to make these 1940’s inspired Mol...
From youtube.com
See details


MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS FROM A 1944 RECIPE! : R/OLD_RECIPES - REDDIT
Web Oct 15, 2021 3 TBSP butter. 2 to 2 ½ quarts unsalted popcorn. Put your popcorn in a large heat-proof bowl. Combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Put it over low heat and stir until it begins to boil. When boiling, stop stirring, and heat until the mixture reaches 270F (hard ball stage).
From reddit.com
See details


OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS WITH MOLASSES - MELISSA K. NORRIS
Web Dec 5, 2019 Instructions. Spread the popcorn over the buttered baking sheets evenly. Bring molasses to a boil in your large saucepan, stirring constantly. When the molasses is ready at the hard ball stage, drizzle over popped corn. Using buttered hands, form into orange sized popcorn balls and allow to cool on buttered baking sheet.
From melissaknorris.com
See details


Related Search