Mom'S Popcorn Balls

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 20 Cuisine: American

Sweet and chewy popcorn balls with rich caramel flavor, perfect for festive occasions and family treats, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 qts. popped popcorn ⓘ
  • 1 c. dark Karo syrup ⓘ
  • 1/2 c. sugar ⓘ
  • 1 t. cream of tartar ⓘ
  • 1 T. butter ⓘ
  • 1 t. vanilla ⓘ
  • 1/4 t. baking soda ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Cook Karo syrup, sugar, and cream of tartar to soft ball stage (234°-240°F). Remove from heat.
  2. Add butter and vanilla to the syrup mixture and mix well.
  3. Stir in baking soda until well combined.
  4. Pour the hot syrup over the popped popcorn and quickly shape into balls.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

560 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.7g 7% DV
Total Fat 27.5g 35% DV
Carbs 61.1g 22% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 21.6g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 6994.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4299.8mg 91% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1.8mcg
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 16.8mg 1% DV
Iron 2.6mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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