Raisin Peanut Popcorn Balls Recipe
Ingredients
| Popped popcorn | 5 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Raisins | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salted peanuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light-brown sugar - 3/4 cup , packed | ||
| Granulated Sugar | 2/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Light corn syrup | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Directions
MAKING
1 In a large bowl, add popcorn, raisins and peanuts; toss to mix well.
2 In a heavy saucepan, combine both kinds of sugar, 1/2 cup water and the corn syrup. Stir to mix well.
3 Bring to a boil; let boil, without stirring, to 250 degrees Fahrenheit on candy thermometer, or until a small amount in cold water forms a hard ball.
4 Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5 Pour syrup over the popcorn mixture.
6 Using wooden spoon, mix well.
7 Quickly form into balls,with buttered hands.
SERVING
8 Serve as desired.
1 In a large bowl, add popcorn, raisins and peanuts; toss to mix well.
2 In a heavy saucepan, combine both kinds of sugar, 1/2 cup water and the corn syrup. Stir to mix well.
3 Bring to a boil; let boil, without stirring, to 250 degrees Fahrenheit on candy thermometer, or until a small amount in cold water forms a hard ball.
4 Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5 Pour syrup over the popcorn mixture.
6 Using wooden spoon, mix well.
7 Quickly form into balls,with buttered hands.
SERVING
8 Serve as desired.
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