CANDY CORN POPCORN BALLS

By Kitchenbee

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tblsp butter
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 6 quarts popped popcorn
• 1-1 1/2 1-1 1/2 cup candy corn

Preparation

Step 1

Heat sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and butter in a heavy saucepan to 270 degrees on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage); remove from heat. Carefully stir in baking soda. Pour over popped popcorn; toss to coat. When just cool enough to handle, mix in candy corn and form into 3 inch balls using buttered hands. Set aside to cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or cellophane; store in airtight container.