POPCORN BALLS - A SPECIAL TREAT FOR HALLOWEEN!

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this is real 50s food - great to give out to older kids for Halloween [i print out my name and address on labels before wrapping in saran wrap] rice krispie treats are great for the little kids -

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 -9 cups popped corn (preferably not microwave)
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix sauce ingredients [EXCEPT THE VANILLA!] in a saucepan.
  • Cook to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer for popcorn balls [or until a few drops form a hard ball when dropped into cold water].
  • This can be cooked to a lower temp if you are just going to drizzle this over popcorn in a pan for smaller bite-sized pieces - and don't want to break a tooth on the hard-ball caramel.
  • Remove from heat.
  • NOW stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Pour in a thin stream over the popped corn, stirring constantly to mix well.
  • Shape into balls, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 258.6, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 16.5, Protein 0.4

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