Homemade Popcorn Balls

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Learn how to make popcorn balls at home. These are very popular in the States around Halloween. I have fond memories of getting these while trick-or-treating. There was always one neighbor who handed them out.

Ingredients

  • 20 cups of popcorn, which is about 3/4 cup unpopped kernels
  • 2 tbsp water 30ml
  • 1/4 cup butter salted or unsalted (57g)
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup 250g
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows or 12 large ones 50g for mini and 84g for large
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 240g to 300g
  • Food coloring optional
  • Shortening or oil for hands

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