Popcorn Balls - Diane's
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Course : Popcorn
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8 Popcorn Balls
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 drops food coloring -- few drops
8 cups popcorn
 

Preparation:

Heat all ingredients except popcorn in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in popcorn. Cook, stirring constantly until popcorn is well coated, about 3 minutes; cool slightly. Dip hands into cold water; shape mixture into 8 about 21/2-inch balls. Place on waxed paper; cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and tie. Caramel Popcorn Balls: Substitute packed brown sugar for the granulated sugar and dark corn syrup for the light corn syrup; omit food color. Chocolate Popcorn Balls: Add 2 tablespoons cocoa with the sugar; omit food color.

 

Nutritional Information:

849 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 226g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1265mg Sodium