Rocky Road Popcorn Balls
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Popcorn
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                cup  light corn syrup
  1                cup  granulated sugar
  1         tablespoon  white vinegar
  2        tablespoons  water
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
     1/4           cup  butter
  1           teaspoon  baking soda
  3             quarts  popped corn
  1 1/2           cups  miniature marshmallows
  1                cup  salted peanuts
  6             ounces  butterscotch morsels
  6             ounces  semisweet chocolate morsels
                        unsalted butter -- for rolling
 

Preparation:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, vinegar, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 230 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Stir in butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 260 degrees F. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and soda. Place popcorn 1 in a large bowl. Pour syrup over popcorn; stir to coat completely. Quickly add marshmallows, peanuts, butterscotch morsels, and chocolate morsels. Stir well. Using buttered hands to prevent sticking, quickly form mixture into small balls. Cool on a sheet of aluminum foil. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap; will keep for up to 1 week. makes about 16 3-inch balls

 

Nutritional Information:

2939 Calories (kcal); 52g Total Fat; (15% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 654g Carbohydrate; 139mg Cholesterol; 3289mg Sodium