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Popcorn Balls
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 16
his a very old recipe from my grandmother and dates back at least 80 years. It takes a little work, but it's a great and different treat
Ingredients:
1/2 lb uncooked popcorn
2/3 cup light karo corn syrup
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup boiling water
2 tsp cream of tartar
2 tbs vinegar
2 tbs butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp baking soda
Directions:
1. Pop corn and place in large pan. Combine syrup, sugar, waer and vinegar. Heat to boil add cream of tartar. Continue boiling to soft crack stage 275-280 degreees. Remove from heat. add butter and baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn. Butter hands and form immediately into balls. Yield will depend on size of balls, butg baseball size is great.
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