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10-24-2011, 03:22 AM

#11

romanojg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by magpie

Here's my family favorite.

1 c. brown sugar
2/3c. sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. light corn syrup
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
5 qts. popped corn
candy thermometer
Melt together butter, brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly, bring to a boil.Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and simmer to soft ball stage or 235°. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn, stir thoroughly. Butter your hands and form into balls. Enjoy.

I don't remember the recipe that my grandmother made but I do know that it had corn syrup. I think I'll take this recipe and make it with my grandson this week when we have our sleep over. thanks.

10-24-2011, 03:39 AM

#12

BMP

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I love them too and hacent made them in years.

10-24-2011, 03:48 AM

#13

dewie45

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I made some last Friday when we returned from the orchard. My recipe came from my original Betty Crocker cookbook. I used to make them every year when my girls were young. This one requires a thermometer because you need to cook the syrup, I guess that's why people prefer sweetened condensed milk.

10-24-2011, 05:05 AM

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drdolly

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I make popcorn balls for Halloween. I only give them to the children I know, and the reason is because the parents know me and they also get one. My receipe does not have the brn sugar or milk in it.

10-24-2011, 05:07 AM

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romanojg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by drdolly

I make popcorn balls for Halloween. I only give them to the children I know, and the reason is because the parents know me and they also get one. My receipe does not have the brn sugar or milk in it.

Can you share your recipe? I would love to make some and would like the option of trying different recipes to see which one I like the best.

10-24-2011, 05:15 AM

#16

duckydo

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google recipe for popcorn balls, you should get lots or recipes

10-24-2011, 06:12 AM

#17

Tulip

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Thanks for sharing the recipe, my Grands and I will give it a try!

10-24-2011, 06:21 AM

#18

huntannette

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plz share your recipe, i too would like thenoption of trying different ones...thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdolly

I make popcorn balls for Halloween. I only give them to the children I know, and the reason is because the parents know me and they also get one. My receipe does not have the brn sugar or milk in it.

10-24-2011, 06:23 AM

#19

susanbateman

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These are the best popcorn balls ever, and especially for Halloween!

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10-24-2011, 07:39 AM

#20

joyce888

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Has anyone heard of making popcorn balls with Jello? When I was a child our neighbor made them with Jello and they were the best. Too bad she didn't share the receipe.