Favorite Popcorn Balls Recipe

Name: Favorite Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 cups popped corn; 2 cups sugar; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 2/3 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup candy corn, small gumdrops or salted peanuts

Servings: persons

20 cups popped corn
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candy corn, small gumdrops or salted peanuts

1
Place popcorn in large bowl or roasting pan; set aside.
2
Combine sugar, corn syrup, boiling water and vinegar in 3-quart heavy saucepan.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
4
Stir in cream of tartar.
5
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally 15-18 minutes or until mixture reaches 270F or small amount dropped in ice water forms a hard but elastic strand.
6
Remove from heat; add butter, soda and vanilla.
7
Stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.
8
Pour syrup mixture over popcorn.
9
(Mixture will be very hot.)
10
Stir until all popcorn is coated.
11
Gently stir in candy.
12
Shape, using buttered hands and working quickly, about 1 cup popcorn mixture into a ball.
13
Place onto waxed paper.
14
Repeat with remaining popcorn.
15
Cool completely.

2079

kcal

Calories

Fat

342

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 cups popped corn, 2 cups sugar, 2/3 cup light corn syrup, 2/3 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Favorite Popcorn Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Favorite Popcorn Balls

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions