Molasses Popcorn Balls Recipe
Ingredients
| 1/2 c. light molasses | ||
| Dark corn syrup | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vinegar | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1 1/2 tablsp. butter or margarine | ||
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Corn | 1 1/2 Quart, popped | |
Directions
Combine the molasses, corn syrup, and vinegar in a saucepan, and cook, stirring occasionally to 240°F.
Then continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 270°F or until a little of the mixture dropped into cold water is slightly brittle.
When done, add the butter and stir only enough to mix.
Sprinkle the salt over the corn in a large bowl.
Then slowly pour the syrup over it, while mixing well.
Then quickly shape into balls, using as little pressure as possible.
Then continue cooking, stirring constantly, to 270°F or until a little of the mixture dropped into cold water is slightly brittle.
When done, add the butter and stir only enough to mix.
Sprinkle the salt over the corn in a large bowl.
Then slowly pour the syrup over it, while mixing well.
Then quickly shape into balls, using as little pressure as possible.
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