Interesting Fruity Popcorn Balls

dayla's Note:

These are such a change from the everyday popcorn balls. This recipe came from the Jello website and my daughter and I made them for her class at Christmas. They are super yummy and the kids get a kick out of the different flavors and vibrant colors. I left out the nuts and they turned out great. They are nice and soft to chew, not like some popcorn balls that can be hard to bite into. These were a hit in our house, I hope you like them also!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 18

• 9 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package any flavor Jello gelatin
• 1/2 lb peanuts, coarsely chopped

Directions:

1. Place popcorn in lightly buttered large bowl.
2. Mix sugar and syrup in saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat and add Jello.
4. Stir in peanuts.
5. Pour over popcorn, mix well and then cool for about 5 minutes.
6. Shape into 2" balls and eat them up!

Reviews

[Pamma Lamma Ding Dong]

They didn't firm up at all. They were soupy. I tried twice so I'm quite sure I followed the recipe. Maybe I used to wrong type of corn syrup??

[~*Miss Diggy*~]

I LOVE THESE!!! I made these without the nuts, since I cant have them, and I cut the batch in half, and they were so good! Thanks!