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Candy Corn Popcorn Balls take me way back! \u00a0Is there anybody that doesn’t remember sinking their teeth into one and getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy later that night? \u00a0These are sweet, sticky and chewy, just the way I like them. \u00a0Beware though if you have permanent teeth, it’s much more of a trick than a treat, seeing the dentist for Halloween!<\/p>\n

Candy Corn Popcorn Balls<\/h2>\n

Sometimes good old-fashioned sticky treats are still the best. These popcorn balls are kicked up with colorful candy corn, wrapped in cellophane bags, ribboned and ready for Halloween at my house!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Begin by popping 4 quarts of popcorn. \u00a0I like using an air popcorn maker<\/a>. It’s great because I don’t have to add any fat, and here’s a tip, air popped corn is great for packing your packages too. \u00a0I fill bags with popcorn and tuck it around whatever I’m sending. \u00a0I’ve even gotten a few “thank you’s,” from recipients over the years who have used it for this very purpose, popcorn balls!<\/p>\n

Pop your corn into a big bowl that will allow plenty of room for mixing and stirring. \u00a0You will need to work quickly once you pour the syrup over the popcorn. \u00a0Be so careful, please. \u00a0I learned a hard lesson when I was first beginning to cook. \u00a0I was pouring and stirring at the same time and poured right over my pointing finger. \u00a0I got a horrible burn and have a scar to this day. \u00a0Make sure to use a hot pad and pour all of your syrup over the popcorn. \u00a0Then start to mix it.<\/p>\n

To make the syrup, bring sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar, and food coloring, (if desired), to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Add cream of tarter and turn heat down to medium heat. \u00a0Boil syrup and bring to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer<\/a>, about 20 minutes. \u00a0Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla, and soda. Stir well and pour over the popcorn. \u00a0Mix well and then stir in candy corn. \u00a0Let it cool until it’s hot, but not too hot to burn your hands.<\/p>\n

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Wash your hands well and then rub them with a little butter. \u00a0Mold candied popcorn into balls, about the size of an apple, and let them cool. \u00a0Wrap your popcorn balls in a pretty cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon for all of your special trick-or-treaters.<\/p>\n

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Candy Corn Popcorn Balls<\/div>\n
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Recipe Type<\/span>: Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n
Cuisine: American<\/span><\/div>\n
Author: Ren\u00e9e<\/span><\/div>\n
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