Recipe courtesy of Gale Gand
Elsie's Easy Popcorn Balls
- Yield: 12 to 24 balls
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 18 servings
- Calories
- 183
- Total Fat
- 4
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 38
- Dietary Fiber
- 0
- Sugar
- 37
- Protein
- 0
- Cholesterol
- 5
- Sodium
- 141
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 tablespoons popcorn kernels
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
Directions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and kernels, uncovered, over high heat until first pop. Cover and remove from heat for 1 minute. Return to high heat and shake until popping ceases. Sprinkle with salt and shake to distribute evenly. Measure 2 quarts of popcorn, and reserve.
- In a saucepan, carefully combine the sugar and water then add the corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil and cook to soft crack stage. Pour over 2 quarts of popcorn and mix gently but thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Wearing gloves or baggies, mold into balls around popsicle sticks.