Desserts

Popcorn Balls

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kraft

Popcorn and peanuts are coated with a fruit-flavored gelatin syrup then shaped into gooey, colorful balls for a new twist on this classic kid’s treat.

time

prep:

30 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

1-1/2 dozen or 18 servings, 1 popcorn ball each

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what you need

cups popped popcorn

cup light corn syrup

1/2

cup sugar

pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Gelatin, any flavor

1-1/2

cups PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Make It

PLACE popcorn in large bowl.

MIX syrup and sugar in saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Add peanuts.

POUR over popcorn; mix well. Cool about 5 minutes. Shape into 18 balls, each about 3 inches in diameter.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size It Up

Kids will enjoy making and eating a serving, one popcorn ball each, of these colorful treats.

Helpful Hint

For ease in handling, grease hands lightly before shaping popcorn mixture into balls.

Storage Know-How

Unpopped popcorn can be stored in an airtight container for about 1 year. It is best stored in the refrigerator or freezer because the kernels will retain more of their natural moisture and pop up larger and fluffier. 1/2 cup unpopped kernels = about 4 cups popped popcorn. Store leftover unbuttered popcorn in an airtight sealable plastic bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Buttered popcorn should be refrigerated.

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gailannie2

posted:11/26/2007

This is the best recipe, I have made it again and again for 30 years. I began using it when I was in junior high for bake sales. It's quick and easy. I like the cherry Jello best. It is very sweet.

gigglezchick

posted:9/26/2007

i have made this recipe ever since my mom let me cook, and before that shes made it. all of our friends and family love this one. to help with the stickyness to ur hands when making the balls put some butter on ur hands then dip them in cold water to keep them cooled. keep applying the butter and water when needed. the most favorite flavor of these i foud is the carmel apple, but u have to have apple jell-o and cut some small pieces of carmel to put in them the are really good.

rosa1984

posted:9/20/2007

i tryed this recipe and it was great and if you want different color ones add a drop of food coloring to the syurp mixure, you can do half and half just do half of the mixuer in one pan and the other in a different one

frenchie the chef

posted:4/14/2007

i thought that it was very good and a goodquick recipe for entertainment

jestieria

posted:10/24/2006

I used strawberry and grape jello in a culinary arts lab with 9-10th graders the jello made it taste so gross! The majority of my students wouldn't eat them.

christylvolkert

posted:10/8/2006

They came out way too sticky. I couldn't get them to stay in the shape of a ball. I would not make this again.

a cook

posted:10/4/2006

the best popcorn ball is made using Kraft caramels, popcorn and peanuts. I make at least two batches every halloween.

GinaGinaT

posted:9/27/2006

Everyone liked the flavor but I think the jell-0 made it too sticky. They never got crisp on the outside like popcorn balls normally do....and the nuts are a definite no-no. I probably won't make these again.

a cook

posted:2/10/2006

This wasn't very good, The popcorn balls had a nutty but also fruit/sweet taste, nutty and sweet isn't a very good combination, but I will make this again, with unsalted nuts.

HeftyChef