Elsies Easy Popcorn Balls Recipes

TRADITIONAL POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

EASY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Bring to a soft boil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat the sugar, white corn syrup, margarine, and salt.
• Remove from heat and add vanilla or almond extract.
• Mix sauce with popcorn in a large bowl.
• When cool enough, but still warm, form into balls. (easier to eat).

POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot and add marshmallows.
• Take off the stove and add popped popcorn and stir.
• Let sit until cold to the touch.
• Butter up your hands and form balls.
• Place on wax paper to prevent from sticking together.

EASY POPCORN BALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large pot or bowl.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add corn syrup, water, powdered sugar and marshmallows. Heat and stir the mixture until it boils. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
• Pour the mixture carefully over the popcorn and stir to coat each kernel. Do this carefully - the mixture is very hot.
• Grease your hands with additional butter and shape coated popcorn into popcorn balls. Work quickly to make all the balls before they cool.
• Wrap each ball in plastic wrap. Decorate as desired. Store at room temperature.

ELSIE'S EASY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil and kernels, uncovered, over high heat until first pop. Cover and remove from heat for 1 minute. Return to high heat and shake until popping ceases. Sprinkle with salt and shake to distribute evenly. Measure 2 quarts of popcorn, and reserve.
• In a saucepan, carefully combine the sugar and water then add the corn syrup and butter. Bring to a boil and cook to soft crack stage. Pour over 2 quarts of popcorn and mix gently but thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Wearing gloves or baggies, mold into balls around popsicle sticks.