Party Popcorn Balls Recipes

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TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS



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Kids of all ages enjoy this popcorn ball recipe as an old-fashioned holiday treat. One batch goes a long way. -Cathy Karges, Hazen, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK AND EASY POPCORN BALLS



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These popcorn balls are made on the stovetop with corn syrup, sugar, oil, and popcorn. The mixture is formed into balls and enjoyed by kids and adults.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Candy

Time 18m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup corn oil
1/2 cup popcorn kernels (about 4 quarts popped)
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (for hands)

Steps:

  • Wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap or place them in cellophane bags. You can also store them in a zip-top bag or other airtight containers.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRANDPA'S POPCORN BALLS



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Great, Great Grandpa Apell had a huge farm in Illinois with prize-winning corn. He made Popcorn Balls for all the Grandkids at Christmastime. He lived to be 106 and claimed workin' the farm and eatin' corn was the secret! This recipe is delicious!

Provided by 3KIDS5

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
5 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.
  • Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.7 calories, Carbohydrate 75.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 317 mg, Sugar 48.9 g

POPCORN BALLS



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No tricks, only treats here! This classic kid-friendly snack is made with just four ingredients-popcorn, melted buttered, marshmallows, and light brown sugar. Feel free to mix in additional sweet ingredients such as dried fruit, toffee bits, or chopped chocolate to these popcorn balls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands
1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.

PARTY POPCORN BALLS



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These are just right if you are having a party or special event.Can be served anywhere, anytime, anyplace!!

Provided by TheWieber

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 15m

Yield 12 medium sized balls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 quarts popped corn
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt in saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Cook, without stirring to 270 degrees to 290 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Add vanilla stir just enough to mix.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Pour syrup over the bowl slowly and mix.
  • Wet hands slightly and shape into popcorn balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 301.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.3, Protein 0.8

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