need a good recipe for popcorn balls?

Question

I need a good recipe for popcorn balls like the ones you find in Chicago. I'm looking for how to make different fruit flavors and some cheese ones.

I used to have these as a kids. I was going buy some online but when I saw the price, I couldn't beleive it . Plus, I didn't think they would taste like the ones in the Mid west

I can say what I want I'mNative American, we also have slanted eyes

Answer 1

FRUIT POPCORN BALLS

6 tbsp. real butter
3 c. tiny marshmallows
1/2 of a 3 oz. pkg. fruit flavored gelatin (cherry, raspberry, lime, etc.)
3 qt. unsalted popcorn

In medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until they are melted. Remove from heat. Blend in dry fruit-flavored gelatin. Pour over popcorn. Mix well. Butter hands and form into balls. Yield: 18 balls (small).

Answer 2

Popcorn Balls

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp. salt
2 2/3 Tbs. butter (or margarine)
Large bowl of popped corn (remove unpopped ones)

Put all ingredients (except popped corn) into a sauce pan. Let it
boil up once. Pour over popcorn and then grease hands and form
into balls.

Answer 3

POPCORN BALLS

5 quarts popcorn, popped
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Keep popped corn hot and crisp in oven (300 - 325 F). Butter sides of saucepan. In it combine sugar, water, salt, corn syrup, and vinegar.
Cook to hard-stage (250 F). Add vanilla. Pour slowly over hot popped corn, mixing well to coat every kernel.

Press into balls (butter hands if necessary). Try not to burn your hands.

Serving Size: 8

Answer 4

Candy Corn Popcorn Balls:

If kids are helping shape these treats, make sure the marshmallow mixture is cool enough for them to handle. Store the confections in an airtight container for up to three days.

8 cups popped light butter microwave popcorn (about 1 [3-ounce] bag)
1 cup candy corn
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) bag marshmallows
Cooking spray

Combine popcorn and candy corn in a large bowl.

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and (10-ounce) bag marshmallows. Reduce heat to low; cook for 7 minutes or until the marshmallows melt and the mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.

Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring to coat well. Lightly coat hands with cooking spray; shape popcorn mixture into 20 (2-inch) balls.

Yield: 20 servings (serving size: 1 popcorn ball)