Popcorn Balls

Submitted by MaryMc

"My mother used to make these on Halloween for the trick-or-treaters (back when people didn't automatically throw out anything not factory-sealed) and the word would spread and kids would come to our house from all over to get them. She made some one year for a Christmas charity bazaar and they were such a hit, the next year they asked her to make a few more...and then more...until she was making 1,200 of them for a three-day bazaar, and they still sold out!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 dozen

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup white corn syrup
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 vanilla
• 3 quarts popped corn

directions

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Cook over medium-high heat to hard ball stage.
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4. Pour over popcorn.
5. When cool enough to handle, form into balls with buttered hands.

Reviews

[Theresa P]

These are THE perfect Old Fashioned "stick to your teeth" popcorn balls that I had when I was a kid !! I made 2 batches and passed them around to friends and some elderly neighbors !! EVERYONE went wild for them ! I did add 1 Tbs. of cider vinegar to the sugar and syrup, wich added just the right flavor !! AWESOME !!! Five stars all the way !!

 

[JESSICA m.]

these were delish and easy.. the only thing I did different was add dark corn syrup because it was the only thing I had.. they were delish and easy.. thanks for sharing

 

[cokiethebaby]

These tasted great like old fashioned ones, I added 3tsp of vinegar (for a double batch) like the other reviewer and does give good flavor, either way with or without vinegar they turn out tasty, thanks!

 

[SAHMommy]

Made these with my daughter for Halloween. First time making them and eat first time eating them. That is why i only gave it 4 starts, becuase I have nothing to compare it to. I am a fan.

 

[mary britton]

my daughter and i made these today, she says they taste just like the one's we use to make,when she was a little girl.. i agree they are very good.....