Pastel Popcorn Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

PASTEL POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Vegetable oil
1/2 c Popcorn, unpopped
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
Food coloring

DIRECTIONS: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in 4 quart
kettle 3 minutes. Add popcorn. Cover loosely. Shake
frequently over medium heat until popping stops. Mix
corn syrup, sugar and salt. Tint with red or green
food coloring. Flavor with green with wintergreen and
red with peppermint. Add to corn, and stir over medium
heat 3 to 5 minutes or until corn is completely
coated. Butter hands and shape mixture in balls about
1 1/2" diameter. Wrap in saran.

Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's

From: Sallie Austin



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