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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 qt Popped popcorn
1 c Sugar
1/3 c Corn syrup
1/3 c Water
1/4 c Butter
1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla
Preheat oven to 250°F. Put popcorn in a large, 4" deep buttered
baking pan. Keep warm in the oven. Combine sugar, corn syrup,
water, butter, and salt in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat
until sugar is dissolved. Cook until mixture reaches 250°F on a
candy thermometer, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Quickly
stir in vanilla. Remove popcorn from oven. Pour syrup mixture over
popcorn, stirring to mix well. Form into balls.
Yield: 8 Balls
Variations:
Spice Balls:
Subsitute 1 tb powdered spice or crushed herbs for vanilla.
