Popcorn Balls Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

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   Put popcorn in large roaster pan at least 4 inches deep.

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   Hot pan with popcorn in the oven to prevent sticking and hardening of the syrup.

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   Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt in a saucepan.

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   Stir over medium heat till sugar is dissolved.

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   Cook till mix reaches 250 degrees on a candy thermometer.

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   Continue to stir frequently.

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   Remove popcorn from oven.

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   Pour syrup over popcorn, stirring well.

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    Use well buttered hands or possibly lightly oiled gloved hands to create corn into balls.

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    Work quickly.

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    Makes 8 balls (150-200 calories per ball.)

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    Variations: Use garlic salt in place of regular salt.

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    Add in assorted extracts to syrup (banana, blueberry, etc.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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