How to Make Popcorn Balls

By Society & Culture & Entertainment Last updated Monday, May/06/2024

1). Pop 2 qts. popcorn - air-popped is best - and put in a large pan. Keep popcorn warm by placing it in a warm (about 200 degrees F) oven.
2). Put sugar, corn syrup, butter, 1/3 cup water and salt in a medium saucepan.
3). Place pan over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
4). Stop stirring and let syrup cook until it reaches 270 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
5). Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla.
6). Take popcorn out of oven and pour hot syrup over popcorn a little at a time, stirring constantly, until all popcorn is coated.
7). Let popcorn cool slightly, until you can handle it easily.
8). Grease your hands with butter and form popcorn into balls.