For easier handling, grease your hands frequently while shaping the popcorn balls. To prevent sticking, use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to stir the caramel and popcorn. If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test for the hard-crack stage by dropping a small amount of the caramel mixture into a bowl of ice water. If it forms hard, brittle threads that break easily, it's ready. Store the popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Grandpa's Popcorn Balls
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING10 People
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Relive cherished memories with these delightful, old-fashioned Popcorn Balls. A symphony of crunchy popcorn enrobed in a sweet, buttery caramel, these treats are perfect for the holidays or any occasion that calls for a touch of nostalgic sweetness.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate75 g
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Cholesterol24 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium317 mg
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Sugar49 g
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Fat19 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, water, and salt. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. (3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Continue cooking, without stirring, until the mixture reaches the hard-crack stage (300°F or 150°C on a candy thermometer). This will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Be patient and monitor the temperature closely to prevent burning. (15 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Once the hard-crack stage is reached, remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and white vinegar. (1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View Immediately pour the hot caramel mixture slowly and evenly over the popped popcorn in a large bowl, stirring gently but thoroughly to coat all the popcorn. (2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Allow the popcorn to cool slightly for about 5 minutes, just until it is cool enough to handle. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Shape the coated popcorn into 3-inch round balls, pressing firmly to help them hold their shape. (10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Place the popcorn balls on a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely. (30 minutes)
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Holden Howe
Oct 19, 2023The hard-crack stage can be tricky. Make sure you have a candy thermometer to get the temperature right.
Jaqueline Lakin
Apr 26, 2023These are so addictive! I had to hide them from myself so I wouldn't eat them all in one sitting.
Eloise Bartell
Nov 5, 2022I added a few drops of red food coloring to make them extra festive for the holidays.
Max Schimmel
Oct 31, 2022I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly! So much better than store-bought popcorn balls.
Noe Dach
Oct 14, 2022My kids absolutely loved these! They were a huge hit at our Christmas party.