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Being organized helped too. I just sprayed one hand and rubbed hands to help further shape if needed. The syrup mixture was then reheated and process was repeated.

It came out perfect, little bigger than baseball about 22 servings. Used zip sandwich bags to hold and give out. I was searching for a popcorn ball recipe that did not involve using a thermometer. I needed something quick and easy. Luckily I found this one. I made two batches. The 2 batches made about 40 baseball sized balls.

I'm sure they'll be a hit at the charity sale. It was so simple to make these. I would suggest making your popcorn before starting the sugar mixture. I went through my 3 bags 6 bags all together for the 2 batches of popped natural microwave popcorn and got all of the unpopped pieces out before tossing it with the sugar mixture. A 13x9 baking pan and a dutch oven held 3 bags and there was room for tossing.

I used a cooking sprayed coated spatula to mix and it worked great. We then rolled the balls using our hands. Be sure you spray your hands with cooking spray first. I then let the balls firm up and cool a bit before wrapping them in cling wrap and using a twist tie to close them.

The scent and taste of them brought back memories of Halloween and the fall carnivals I went to as a child. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.

I highly recommend it. Jennica Reis. So easy! I used marshmallow fluff instead of just marshmallows. This is the first time I made popcorn balls and it took me a little while to realize that you have to press REALLY hard on the balls to make them stick together.

Thanks Kelli! I'll definitely make them as an autumn treat for guests! This is wonderful recipe! I made them in about 15 minutes. They taste good and they don't get as hard as a rock after 15 minutes. Sweet and chewy. Creatively different popcorn balls! Microwave popcorn mixed with graham cereal, pretzels and chocolate candy roll together for a treat even sweeter than the traditional favorite. By Pillsbury Kitchens.

Steps 1. Cut 24xinch sheet of waxed paper; place on work surface. Pop popcorn as directed on bag. Pour popcorn into at least 8-quart bowl or large roasting pan; remove any unpopped kernels.

Stir in cereal, pretzels and chocolate pieces. Recipe from Karo Syrup's Popcorn Balls. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

If making a double batch. Add a couple drops of red food coloring to syrup. And green to the other batch. They are Christmas Ready! This was the easiest recipe to follow. My popcorn balls came out perfect. I hope I did my Meme justice since she was the inspiration. Jump to Recipe. Continue to Content. Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Continue stirring and boil 2 minutes. Remove syrup mixture from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.

Pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn stirring to coat well. Add in sprinkles and mix to combine. Once mixture has cooled slightly and is able to be touched, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray.

Working quickly to shape twelve 3-inch popcorn balls. Cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.