Popcorn Balls (Molasses)
Curl up by the fire, put on Brenda Lee and munch on these at Christmas time! Idea: wrap popcorn balls in
red cellophane paper for a pretty Christmas tree decoration. For variety, add pieces of chocolate or candied
fruit to the popcorn.
Ingredients
3 to 4 cups warm popped popcorn
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
Pour warmed popcorn in large, greased mixing bowl. Keep it warm! Mix molasses, vinegar, sugar, salt and water in sauce pan. Cook to 240F, or until the syrup collects in a mass and can be pushed into a soft wall between the thumb and forefinger when dropped into cold water.
Cool slightly. Pour over corn, stirring to coat all kernels. With buttered hands, shape into balls. Makes about eight 2-inch balls.