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Pre heated over º 250
Pan size ~ large roasting pan and a 2 quart sauce pan
Servings ~ 12 to 15 popcorn balls |
GLENDA'S Helpful
Kitchen Hints
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For a caramel look delete the food coloring.
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Popcorn Balls Recipe -
Christmas fun for all to enjoy.
3 quarts popped popcorn
1~1/2 cups salted mixed nuts ~ coarsely chopped
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla
3 different colors of food coloring - 6 or 7 drops each
Spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray; add popcorn and mixed
peanuts removing any un-popped corn kernels, place roasting pan into a 250º oven
to keep warm. Set out 3 large mixing bowl for
each color of popcorn ball and spray empty bowl with cooking spray.
In a 2 ~ quart saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, margarine and
salt. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Without
stirring, boil 3 minutes or until the mixture reaches 270° on a
candy thermometer.
Remove HOT syrup from heat; with a long handled spoon carefully stir in baking soda, vanilla. Pour 1/3
of the HOT syrup into the 3 bowls, stir in the food coloring. Remove
warm popcorn from the oven and dump 1/3 into each bowl; stir with a big
spoon or fork until popcorn is evenly coated. When warm enough to handle
{not cold or the balls won't stick together}, rub a small amount of
margarine or butter on
your hands to keep the balls from sticking to your hands. Form into 2 to 3 inch
popcorn balls.
Set popcorn balls on waxed paper until cold, wrap individually in clear plastic
wrap or small zip lock bags.
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