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Pop's Molasses Popcorn Balls and Taffy

Pop's Molasses Popcorn Balls and Taffy

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍿 6 cups popped popcorn, or as needed
    • 💧 ice water
    • 🍬 2 cups white sugar
    • 1 cup light corn syrup (such as Karo®)
    • ½ cup dark molasses
    • 💧 ½ cup water
    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Place popcorn in a large bowl with room for mixing. Fill another bowl with ice water. Butter several plates, one for each person who will be pulling taffy.

2

Combine sugar, corn syrup, molasses, water, butter, and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat; attach a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until the syrup reaches 300-310°F (149-155°C) or hardens in cold water, about 7-10 minutes.

3

Pour 1 cup syrup onto buttered plates. Let cool until safe to handle, then pull syrup between hands until golden brown. Twist into a rope, let harden, and break into pieces for taffy.

4

Pour remaining hot syrup over popcorn, stirring quickly. Butter hands, dip in ice water, and form the syrup-coated popcorn into 3-inch balls.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

312

Calories

  • 0
    Protein
  • 67
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 Be careful when handling hot syrup to avoid burns.Use high-quality popcorn for the best taste.Work quickly while forming popcorn balls before the syrup hardens.Butter your hands liberally to prevent sticking during shaping.