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Oscar’s Candied Popcorns

Feeling corny? These sweet and salty treats will quell whichever craving you’re having. When your next snack attack strikes, have a ball, a candied popcorn ball.
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Course Candy / Truffles / Petite Fours
Cuisine Continental

Servings 1 servings
Calories 2736.04 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 10 cup(s) popped plain popcorn
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) small gumiedrops
  • 1/2 cup(s) sugars
  • 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

Instructions

 

  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper, and in large bowl combine popcorn and gumediumrops.
  • In medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt; mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add to popcorn candy mix and mix well.
  • With hands dipped in cold water, shape mixture into 2 1/2 inch balls.
  • Place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets and cool 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 2736.04kcalCarbohydrates: 551.84gProtein: 7.51gFat: 59.74gSaturated Fat: 18.22gCholesterol: 61.06mgSodium: 1809mgFiber: 22.09gSugar: 391.72g

Keyword Butter
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