Friday, October 16, 2009

Best Ever Popcorn Balls

In the mood for a SpOOkY treat? Try these...



Best Ever Popcorn Balls

3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup Crisco
2 teaspoons cold water
2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup marshmallows
1 tsp vanilla
Red and Yellow food coloring
5 qts. plain popped corn

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, Crisco, cold water, confectioners' sugar and marshmallows. Add a few drops each red and orange coloring. Heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil. Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn, coating each kernel.

Drop big spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Using two sheets of waxed paper (one in each hand)quickly shape the coated popcorn into balls before it cools. Wrap with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

"Taste like they're coated in candy corn. No kidding!" -Me



These popcorn balls are so good, it's ScarY!

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14 comments:

  1. Did you know that pop corn balls are about my most favorite fall food ever????

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  2. I love popcorn balls! Those look very yummy!

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  3. I LOVE popcorn balls, but I can only eat them in the fall...I think that is a rule :)
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  4. They sound yummy. I love popcorn balls.

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  5. sounds yummy....will have to try these little balls out
    thanks so much!!

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  6. These look and sound great. Thanks for following me.

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  7. Those seriously look so yummy.

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  8. Ummm...scarry or scary? Just checking because I don't have insurance currently(Sorry I had to say it ;0P, couldn't help it). However...they do look/sound AMAZING!

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  9. You can delete that post LOL...sorry!

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  10. Oh--thanks, Kevin. You have always been just a little bit smarter than me ;)lol

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  11. I love love LOVE popcorn balls!!! Thank you for posting a recipe soooo delicious that it's ScArY!!!

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  12. They really were good! I thought about having a second but resisted! :)

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  13. I hope these are next week's prize!

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