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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