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Chocolate Popcorn Balls

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This American appetizer features Sugar, Cocoa, Margarine or butter, Light corn syrup, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 723.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This American appetizer features Sugar, Cocoa, Margarine or butter, Light corn syrup, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Cocoa
  • 1/4 cup Margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup Light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 cup Popped popcorn
Directions
  1. 1
    For holidays or special occasions, tint popcorn balls with a few drops.
  2. 2
    Heat all ingredients except popcorn to boiling in Dutch oven over medium-hi
  3. 3
    heat , stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Boil and
  5. 5
    stir 2 minutes;
  6. 6
    remove from h
  7. 7
    Stir in popcorn until well coated;
  8. 8
    cool slightly.
  9. 9
    Dip hands into cold water.
  10. 10
    Shape mixture into 8 balls, each about 2-1/2 inches in diameter.
  11. 11
    Place on waxed paper; cool.
  12. 12
    Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and seal.
  13. 13
    POPCORN BALLS; ORIES PER BALL.To Microwave:
  14. 14
    Mix all ingredients except popcorn in 3- or 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole.
  15. 15
    Microwave uncovered on high about 2 minutes boiling.
  16. 16
    Stir until smooth.
  17. 17
    Microwave uncovered about 1 minute long or until boiling.
  18. 18
    Stir in popcorn.
  19. 19
    Continue as directed

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 723.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.1g28%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1448.5mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 147.6g50%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g57%
Sugars 55.1g
Protein 17.9g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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