Grandma Hornsby's Popcorn Balls Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp butter
3 1/2 quarts popped corn
1 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Put sugar, brown sugar, syrup, and water into a sauce pan-stirring until all sugar is dissolved.
Add the butter-continue to cook but without stirring, until it reaches the temperature of 240F (Use a candy thermometer.).
Put the popped corn into a large mixing bowl and add the salt to it.
Pour the candied mixture over the pop corn and mix well.
Shape into small balls and then wrap in wax paper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	494.54 Kcal (2071 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.67g	6%
Cholesterol	3.39mg	1%
Sodium	380.02mg	16%
Potassium	688.6mg	15%
Total Carbs	117.82g	39%
Sugars	79.19g	317%
Dietary Fiber	7.19g	29%
Protein	7.2g	14%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	28%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.8 Kcal (615 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.09g	6%
Cholesterol	1.01mg	1%
Sodium	112.81mg	16%
Potassium	204.41mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.98g	39%
Sugars	23.51g	317%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	29%
Protein	2.14g	14%
Vitamin C	5mg	28%
Iron	0.8mg	15%
Calcium	10.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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