Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

OLD FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 qt Popped corn
1 c Karo light or dark corn
-syrup
1 c Firmly packed dark brown
-sugar
1/4 c Water
1 t White vinegar
2 tb Margarine

Servings: 10

Place the popped corn in a large greased bowl or
pan. In a heavy 2 qt saucepan, stir together corn
syrup, sugar, water and vinegar. Stirring constantly,
cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Continue
cooking, stirring occasionally, until temperature
reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a
small amount of mixture dropped in very cold water
forms a ball hard enough to hold its shape, yet
plastic. Remove from heat; stir in margarine. Slowly
pour over popcorn, stirring to coat well.

When cool enough to handle, yet still quite warm,
quicly shape into balls with well-buttered or
oiled hands. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
Makes about 10 3 inch balls.

** Option ** Substitute 2 Tblsp of praline liqueur for
2 tblsp of the water.



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