Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : S_Living Appetizers
Halloween

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Firmly packed dark brown sug
3/4 c Light corn syrup
3/4 c Water
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Butter or margarine
1 t Vanilla extract
6 Quarts popped corn

Halloween. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt
in a saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently,
until sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat, without
stirring, to hard ball stage (254 degrees). Remove
from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.Place popped
corn in a large pan. Pour hot syrup over top, stirring
well with a wooden spoon. Grease hands with butter,
and shape mixture into balls. Place on wax paper to
dry. Wrap in plastic wrap, and store in a cool, dry
place. Yield: about 2 dozen.



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