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Popcorn Balls

5 Quarts Popcorn, Popped 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup
2 Cups Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
1 1/2 Cup Water 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/3 Teaspoon Salt

Keep popcorn hot and crisp in slow oven (300-325 degrees). Cook sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup to very hard ball stage (256 degrees). Add vinegar and vanilla; cook to light crack stage (270 degrees). Slowly pour over popcorn; stir well to coat every kernel. Press into balls. Use fat on hands, if necessary. Makes 20 popcorn balls.

1946 Recipe - Jean Hansen

"These were a big hit among the kids at Christmas; I use to make them every year." - Jean Hansen

"Growing up, these were a holiday treat." - Calla Ferre


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