MOLASSES POPCORN BALLS

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What a delicious treat for Halloween, or for just about anytime - even that Saturday night of movie watching - the kids can have fun making the popcorn balls!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 12-16 Balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups molasses
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 quarts popped corn

Steps:

  • Combine molasses, sugar and butter or margarine in a 2 quart saucepan. Dissolve sugar by stirring. Cook over medium heat until mixture forms a hard but not brittle ball when dropped in cold water. Stir constantly. Dribble syrup over popped corn stirring to coat all. Make balls with buttered hands when cool. Wrap in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 23.7, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 35.9, Protein 1.1

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