Candy
Popcorn Balls
5 c Popped popcorn
2 lg Marshmallows; cut up
1 c Confectioner's sugar
3 tb Corn syrup, light
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 1/2 ts Water
1/3 c Snipped gumdrops
Place popcorn in large bowl. In medium saucepan combine
marshmallows,
sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium
heat,
stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; continue stirring until
marshmallows are melted. Pour syrup over popcorn, toss lightly
until well
coated. Let mixture stand until cool enough to handle. Grease
hands, then
shape popcorn into lemon size balls and press several gumdrop
pieces into
each. Wrap each ball in saran; store at room temperature.
Makes 1 dozen
balls.
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