Molasses Popcorn Balls
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Chewy molasses and walnut popcorn balls, shaped by hand while the syrup is still warm. They make a simple fall treat for lunch boxes, parties or small gift bags.
Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup popcorn kernels popped
- 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- candy thermometer
- popcorn popper
Directions
- Pop the kernels and put the popcorn in a large buttered bowl. Remove any unpopped kernels.
- Toast the chopped walnuts lightly and add them to the popcorn.
- Put the molasses, butter, and sugar in a heavy saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280°F.
- Pour the hot syrup over the popcorn and walnuts and stir fast to coat.
- Let it cool until it is safe to handle.
- Butter your hands lightly and shape the warm mixture into 8 balls.
- Set on wax or parchment paper until firm.
Notes
Airtight at cool room temperature up to 3 days; put wax paper between layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 85g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7.6mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 723mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.