Molasses Popcorn Balls

Molasses Popcorn Balls

from crosbys.com
15 min

Molasses Popcorn Balls are an old-fashioned treat that is easy to make. Great activity with kids (young children can help to shape the balls).

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cups molasses
  • 1/3 cup heavy sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 2 qts pop corn

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine Molasses, sugar, and butter in a 2 qt. saucepan.

  2. 2

    Dissolve sugar by stirring. Cook over medium heat until mixture forms a hard but not brittle ball. Stir constantly.

  3. 3

    Dribble syrup over popped corn stirring to coat it all. Make balls with buttered hands when cool. Wrap in waxed paper.