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Helen's Pop Corn Balls

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  • Servings: 12-16
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 12-16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 quarts popped corn, slightly salted
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup nuts, or as many as you like (peanuts, pecans, almonds, or cashews)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Melt butter and add sugar and molasses. Boil until temperature reaches 270 degrees using a candy thermometer. If you are adding nuts, add them at this time.

  • Step 2: Remove from heat, and add the baking soda.

  • Step 3: Mix well, then pour over popcorn.

  • Step 4: Dip hands in a bowl of warm water, before making each ball. Shape balls using very little pressure.

  • Step 5: Lay balls on waxed paper, and let cool.

  • Step 6: Wrap each ball in saran wrap, or put each in a plastic baggie.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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