Ahh, the old-fashioned Popcorn Ball! Popcorn balls never go out of popularity. That’s because they taste good. And, they are easy to make. Use this Popcorn Balls recipe for more than Halloween parties. It makes a great snack for fall birthday parties, football games, and even year-round events.
For the Record: The world’s largest popcorn ball is on display in Sac City, Iowa. Made in 2009, it is over 24 feet in circumference and is estimated to weigh 9,370 pounds
Did You Know? Candy Corn was originally called “chicken feed”. In the 1880s, the Goelitz Confectionery Company sold it in boxes with a rooster on the front.
12 cups popped popcorn (unsalted, unbuttered)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
4 oz. Jello Gelatin package, any red flavor
1-1/2 cups peanuts, coarsely chopped
Note: Check to see if anyone is allergic to peanuts. If so, omit the peanuts. Or, make some with nuts and some without.
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Without a doubt, your Halloween party is going to be a huge success. But, don’t let all of the ghosts, goblins, and witches go home empty-handed. Rather, prepare a treat bag for all of your guests. There’s a lot of candy distributed at parties and on Halloween night. Rather than filling the bag with all candy, mix in mini bags of pretzels or other non-sweet treats. And, include small toy treats, depending upon the age group.
Importantly, find out if any of your guests have food allergies before you prepare the treat bag. For example, if someone is allergic to nuts, don’t include anything in the treat bag that contains nuts. Moreover, if just one guest has an allergy, make up a bag just for that guest and make sure he or she gets it.
