Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"When I go to a restaurant, I always ask for a chicken and an egg, to see which comes first."--Unknown

GRANDMA FARMER'S POPCORN BALLS Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for GRANDMA FARMER'S POPCORN BALLS is from HOPEFEST 2021 COOKBOOK, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 - 3 c. Dry Popcorn Kernels (Depending on Gooey Preference)
2 c. White Sugar
1 c. Brown Sugar
⅔ c. White Corn Syrup
⅔ c. Butter
1 c. Canned Milk
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Pop the Popcorn; Sort Out Old Maids
Butter 2 Roaster Pans and fill each with popped popcorn; 1 ½" to 2" from top
Mix Remaining Ingredients in a 2-quart pan (Can add vanilla last after taking off heat)
Cook to 246º or until it has reached the firm ball stage
Stir constantly toward end of cooking
Pour mixture over popcorn
Mix with forks (so as not to burn fingers)
Butter hands and press into balls when cooled enough (don't wait too long, or it will be too hard to form balls)
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
10-12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
90 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe was passed down from my grandmother. Enjoy!
For holidays, you can add food coloring to make them more festive!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

68W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!