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Molasses Popcorn Balls

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade popcorn treats, molasses candy, popcorn balls, walnut popcorn balls
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
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

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.