4 c Popped corn 1 c Peanuts 1/2 c Molasses 1/4 c Sugar
A candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together. Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan. Cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a tempurature of 235 F on a candy thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into a cup of cold water. The syrup is done when it forms a thead as it drops into the water. Pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon. Stored in airtight container.
POPCORN BALLS
2 tb Vinegar 2 tb Karo -- white Butter -- size of walnut 1/4 ts Salt Soda -- pinch
Boil sugar, vinegar, syrup and butter with a little water until it forms soft ball in cold water. Sift a little salt on freshly popper corn. Add pinch of soda to syrup just before pouring over corn. Wet handls with water before pressing each ball to prevent sticking.
The popcorn ball recipe is perfect for what we have in mind. The molasses version also looks very good. My mom had many, many recipes that included molasses, so I have a love for it. She was the same way with sour cream.
Thanks so much! We may very well make them tonight. Whenever we do make them, I'll take a photo. With my smiling face included in the photo. LOL!