Party Popcorn Balls Recipes

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TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS



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Kids of all ages enjoy this popcorn ball recipe as an old-fashioned holiday treat. One batch goes a long way. -Cathy Karges, Hazen, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

POPCORN BALLS



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No tricks, only treats here! This classic kid-friendly snack is made with just four ingredients-popcorn, melted buttered, marshmallows, and light brown sugar. Feel free to mix in additional sweet ingredients such as dried fruit, toffee bits, or chopped chocolate to these popcorn balls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands
1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.

POPCORN PARTY BALLS



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Popcorn is coated in a corn syrup, brown sugar, fruity gelatin mixture and combined with honey roasted peanuts in these bountiful popcorn balls.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1 cup corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar
1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix
½ cup honey roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large shallow pan or dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring corn syrup and brown sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in peanuts. Pour mixture evenly over popcorn, stirring to coat. When mixture is cool enough to handle, form into 2 inch balls. Let cool on waxed paper until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

PARTY POPCORN BALLS



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These are just right if you are having a party or special event.Can be served anywhere, anytime, anyplace!!

Provided by TheWieber

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 15m

Yield 12 medium sized balls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 quarts popped corn
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt in saucepan.
  • Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Cook, without stirring to 270 degrees to 290 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Add vanilla stir just enough to mix.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  • Pour syrup over the bowl slowly and mix.
  • Wet hands slightly and shape into popcorn balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 301.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.3, Protein 0.8

THE BEST POPCORN BALLS



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I have tryed many recipes over the years for popcorn balls when my son was small, these *are* the best and easy to make, they remain soft and chewy --- they are perfect for a children's Halloween party or for the holidays, I usually get about 25-30 good-sized balls with this recipe :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 25 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 teaspoons cold water
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows, packed (can use large marshmallow, chopped into small pieces)
5 quarts plain popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet/s with waxed paper.
  • Place the popped popcorn into a large heat-proof bowl.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat combine the corn syrup, butter or margarine, cold water, 2-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar and marshmallows; heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil; remove from heat then carefully pour the hot mixture in with the popped popcorn.
  • Mix with a wooden spoon to combine, carefully coating each kernel.
  • Grease your hands with vegetable shortening.
  • Working as quickly as possible shape the coated popcorn mixture into balls.
  • Make certain that the balls are completely cooled then wrap each ball with cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature (use coloured wrap for the holidays).
  • Place on a baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 4.9, Sodium 21.7, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 16.3, Protein 0.9

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