Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Name: Grandpa's Popcorn Balls
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 🧂 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup light corn syrup; 🧈 ½ cup butter; 💧 ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 🍿 5 quarts popped popcorn

Cost $4.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

15 Min
10 Servings
$4.5

Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

Cost $4.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

15 Min
10 Servings
$4.5

INGREDIENTS

Condiments / Sugars
- 🧂 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 🧈 ½ cup butter
- 💧 ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Grains / Snacks
- 🍿 5 quarts popped popcorn

STEPS

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300°F (150°C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.

Pour the mixture slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3-inch round balls.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

458

Calories

2
Protein
75
Carbs
19
Fats

💡 Ensure your saucepan reaches the correct temperature (hard-crack stage) for the syrup to set properly.Be careful with hot syrup—it can cause burns. Work swiftly but cautiously.Use a light coating of butter or water on your hands to prevent sticking when shaping the popcorn balls.Pop the popcorn fresh for the best taste and texture in the finished balls.