Grandpa's Popcorn Balls
🍽️ Dinner 🔥 Medium

Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

These old-fashioned popcorn balls are crunchy, buttery, and sweet—just like Grandpa used to make! A nostalgic holiday treat perfect for gifting!

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Slowly pour hot syrup over the popcorn while stirring with a long-handled spoon until all kernels are coated. Let mixture cool about 5 minutes until safe to handle. Grease your hands lightly with butter or spray, then form mixture into 3-inch balls. Place on waxed paper to cool completely.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)

458
Calories
2 g
Protein
75 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
317 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15817/grandpas-popcorn-balls/
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