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Halloween: Goblin Balls

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This International dessert features Popped corn, Granulated sugar, Corn syrup, Water, Butter. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. 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: 24
Calories: 956.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Popped corn, Granulated sugar, Corn syrup, Water, Butter. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 8 cup Popped corn
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 cup Orange and black gumdrops
Directions
  1. 1
    or jujubes, chopped Currants and diced apricots can replace the candy.
  2. 2
    Place popped corn in bowl; set aside.
  3. 3
    In small saucepan over medium-high
  4. 4
    heat , bring sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt to
  5. 5
    boil ;
  6. 6
    cook , stirring, until sugar dissolves.
  7. 7
    Cook , without stirring, for 10 minutes or until at hard-ball stage of 254F 123C on candy thermometer, or until 1/2 ts syrup dropped into cold water forms rigid but still slightly pliable ball.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat.
  9. 9
    Wearing oven mitts to shield against splatters, carefully stir in vanilla.
  10. 10
    Pour over popped corn; using greased spoon, toss until coated.
  11. 11
    Stir in candy.
  12. 12
    Wearing rubber gloves, form into 2-inch balls; let cool on baking sheet.
  13. 13
    Fun: Happy Halloween" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 956.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g16%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
Sodium 2541.2mg106%
Total Carbohydrate 223.7g75%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugars 133.1g
Protein 16.5g33%

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

Keywords: baking, balls, black, boiling, butter, corn, dessert, goblin, granulated, gumdrops, halloween, international, orange, popped, salt, sugar, syrup, title, vanilla, vegetarian
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/halloween-goblin-balls/