Popcorn Balls

Popcorn balls are not hard to make, and they are very economical. Children love them, and have fun forming them into balls.

These make great treats to place in a lunchbox sometimes, and can be geared toward holidays by adding add-ins.

Popcorn Balls (12 balls)

4 qts. popped popcorn

1 cup molasses

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup water

2 Tbsp. vinegar

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 tsp. baking soda

Wax paper and scissors

1. The popcorn is kept in a large bowl with a towel covering it until needed.
2. Combine molasses, water, vinegar, sugar and butter in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixtures is 235*F. Do not stir.
3. Add baking soda to the pan. Stir well.
4. Pour the mixture over the popcorn.
5. Fold the popcorn and mixture together gently. Be sure to coat all of the popcorn well.
6. When just cool enough to be handles, form into balls. To prevent stickiness on the hands, keep dipping them into cool water.
7. Place each ball on a wax paper square and wrap.

Feel free to add candy corn or another candy for holiday balls.

Here are a couple of variations for you to try:

• Caramel Popcorn Balls
• Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Shannon