Lot's of Popcorn Balls

Subject: Lot's of Popcorn Balls Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:41 pm

Chocolate Popcorn Balls

1-1/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c Hershey’s cocoa
3/4 c light corn syrup
2 tsp cider vinegar
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
1/4 c evaporated milk
2 quarts popped corn

Mix together the sugar, cocoa, corn syrup, vinegar and salt thoroughly in heavy saucepan
Add butter, cook slowly, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves
Bring the mixture to a boil; add evaporated milk slowly so boiling does not stop
Cook mixture over low fire, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 265F
Mix into 2 quarts freshly popped corn
Dip out large spoonfuls and make into balls, first wetting hands in cold water or rubbing then lightly with butter
One must work quickly

Subject: Re: Lot's of Popcorn Balls Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:42 pm

Caramel Popcorn

1 pkg (14oz) Carmel (about 50) unwrapped
3 tbsp butter or margarine
12 cups air-popped popcorn
1 cup planter peanuts

Preheat over 300F
Place caramels, butter and 1 tbsp water in large heavy saucepan. Cook on low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring frequently

Combine
Popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl. Add caramel mixture toss to evenly coat.
Spread onto large greased baking sheet.

Bake
10 min, stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes. Spoon onto sheet of wax paper cool completely Break apart into clusters
Makes 12 servings about 1 cup each

(or you can melt the caramels in the microwave)

Subject: Re: Lot's of Popcorn Balls Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:42 pm

Cinnamon Candy Popcorn

8 quarts plain popped popcorn
1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pkg (9oz) red-hot candies

Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside
In a saucepan, combine butter, corn syrup and candies; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly
Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
Pour over popcorn and mix thoroughly
Turn into 2 greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pans

Bake at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes
Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool
Break apart, store in airtight containers
Yield 8 quarts

Subject: Re: Lot's of Popcorn Balls Fri Nov 07, 2008 10:43 pm

Microwave Popcorn Balls

1/4 cup butter
6 cups miniature marshmallows
1 pkg (4 ounce size) Jell-O Gelatin Dessert, any flavor
12 cups popped popcorn
1 cup peanuts (optional)

Place butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl, Cook in microwave on High power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed

Add dry gelatin dessert, stir until well blended

Pour marshmallow mixture over combined popcorn and peanuts. Stir quickly to coat well

Shape into balls, teddy bears or other shapes with greased hands,
Decorate as desired

Makes 36 popcorn balls

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