Candy Popcorn Balls

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Candy Popcorn Balls
By Dixie Crystals
Prep Time:
30m
Bake/Cook Time:
5m
Yield:
8 popcorn balls

Sometimes desserts are as much fun to make as they are to eat - and this is one of those recipes. Popcorn Candy Balls can be made with any type of large sprinkle or coated candy that won't melt quickly. Just wrap with cellophane and a ribbon for a perfect birthday party treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 cups popped popcorn
  • Favorite candy (hard sprinkles or candies that won’t melt quickly work best)
  • Few drops food coloring, if desired

      Directions

      1. Place sugar, butter and corn syrup and salt in a large 4-6 quart saucepan.
      2. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture starts to boil.
      3. Boil while stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring, if desired.
      4. In large bowl, pour syrup over the popcorn and mix lightly. 
      5. Add your favorite candy. Mix with hands until evenly distributed.
      6. Dip hands in cold water. Shape popcorn and candy into 8 balls about 2-3 inches each. Place on waxed paper; cool.
      7. Wrap in plastic wrap or plastic bags and tie with ribbon for a festive touch.
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      Nancy M
      Jun 06, 2013

      Everyone loves popcorn balls especially kids of all ages. This is fast and easy recipe to follow Thanks

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      Bolas de Palomitas Acarameladas

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      Candy Popcorn Balls
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      Tiempo de preparación:
      30m
      Tiempo de cocción / cocción:
      5m
      Rendimiento:
      8 bolas
      Clasificación:
      Califíquelo usted mismo
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      Ingredientes

      • 2/3 taza Dixie Crystals Azúcar Granulada Extra Fina
      • 1/4 taza mantequilla
      • 1/3 taza jarabe de maíz claro
      • 1/4 cucharadita sal
      • 8 tazas de palomitas maíz
      • Caramelos favoritos (los caramelos duros que no se derriten rápidamente son mejores
      • Unas cuantas gotas colorante alimentario, si lo desea

      Direcciones

      1. Ponga el azúcar, la mantequilla, el jarabe de maíz y la sal en una cacerola grande de 4-6 cuartos de galón.
      2. Cocine y revuelva a fuego medio-alto hasta que la mezcla empiece a hervir.
      3. Hierva revolviendo durante 2 minutos. Retire del fuego. Incorpore el colorante alimentario, si lo desea.
      4. En un tazón grande, combine las palomitas con sus caramelos favoritos. Mezcle con las manos hasta que esté bien distribuido.
      5. Vierta el jarabe sobre la mezcla de palomitas y caramelos y mezcle ligeramente. Deje reposar durante 5-10 minutos o hasta que se enfríe un poco.
      6. Moje las manos con agua fría. Forme bolas de 2-3 pulgadas cada una con las palomitas y el caramelo. Coloque las bolas sobre papel encerado; deje enfriar.
      7. Envuelva las bolas con plástico para envolver o bolsas de plástico y átelas con un lazo para un toque festivo.
      Nancy M
      Jun 06, 2013

      Everyone loves popcorn balls especially kids of all ages. This is fast and easy recipe to follow Thanks

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