Favorite Popcorn Balls Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 14

Yield: 12 to 14 popcorn balls

Favorite Popcorn Balls Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups unpopped popcorn

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup molasses

½ teaspoon salt

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to a 4 quart saucepan and heat over high heat. When oil is hot add 1/2 cup of popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping remove from heat. Repeat until all corn has been popped. Place popped corn into a buttered bowl.

Step 2

In 2 quart saucepan melt butter. Stir in sugar molasses and salt. Insert a candy thermometer in saucepan and boil sugar mixture on medium heat until the thermometer reads 260 degrees F(126 degrees C).

Step 3

Pour syrup over corn while stirring popcorn thoroughly. Butter hands lightly. Shape popcorn into 12 to 14 balls.

Nutritional Information

Favorite Popcorn Balls Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:14

Calories: 271.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 52.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 27.7g

Fat: 6.2g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 25.3IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Calcium: 51.4mg 5%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 56.7mg 20%

Potassium: 426.7mg 12%

Sodium: 98.4mg 4%

Calories From Fat: 55.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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