Popcorn Balls from Karo

Old-fashioned popcorn balls!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 12 cups popped popcorn
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup butter or margarine
• 0.5 cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.

Step 3

Add popcorn to the prepared roasting pan; place in oven until warm. (Popcorn can also be warmed in a large microwave-safe bowl on High (100%) power for 1 to 2 minutes.)

Step 4

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 2 minutes, continuing to stir.

Step 5

Off heat, stir in vanilla and baking soda; pour over warm popcorn, stirring until well coated. Cover hands with two plastic bags, coat bags lightly with cooking spray; shape mixture into twelve 3-inch popcorn balls, working quickly.