What are popcorn balls made of?

All you need are popcorn kernels, oil, sugar, corn syrup, salt, and a large pot. The corn is popped on the stovetop in corn oil and then tossed and gently cooked in a mixture of dark corn syrup, white sugar, and salt, giving the popcorn balls their signature sweet and salty taste.

How do you make ooey gooey popcorn balls?

How to make

  1. Combine butter and marshmallows in 8-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Add kettle corn; stir until popcorn is coated.
  2. Shape mixture into 20 (2 1/2-inch) balls with buttered hands. Wrap each ball in waxed paper.

How do you make popcorn balls for kids?

How to make popcorn balls

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter.
  2. Add marshmallows, and stir constantly until marshmallows have melted. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  3. Add popcorn, and fold into marshmallow mixture.
  4. Scoop about 1 cup of the popcorn mixture and smoosh it into a ball.

How do you make popcorn balls?

Directions

  1. Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven.
  2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage).
  3. Remove from the heat.
  4. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in.

How do you make candy popcorn balls?

Directions

  1. Place sugar, butter and corn syrup and salt in a large 4-6 quart saucepan.
  2. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture starts to boil.
  3. Boil while stirring for 2 minutes.
  4. In large bowl, pour syrup over the popcorn and mix lightly.
  5. Add your favorite candy.
  6. Dip hands in cold water.

How do you make Christmas popcorn balls?

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When the butter is completely melted, add in the miniature marshmallows. Heat the marshmallows, stirring often, until melted and smooth. Remove the marshmallows from the heat and pour it over the popped popcorn.

How do you make popcorn round?

Step-by-step:

  1. Put stove on HIGH setting.
  2. Put oil in the pan.
  3. Let the oil head up until you see steam coming off of the oil.
  4. Put 3 kernels in and wait for them to pop.
  5. Then, put the kernels in (1/4 or 1/3 cup) and wait for them to pop.
  6. There will be vigorous popping once the kernels get to temperature.