Like the Empire’s deadly Death Star, these are round and extremely dangerous (not really, it’s just hard to have just one!).
Death Star Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or vegetable shortening for greasing hands
Directions
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Pop the corn using whatever method you prefer.
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Put the sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in the saucepan. Stir with a wooden spoon.
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With adult help, clip a candy thermometer on the side of the pan. Set the pan on the stove and switch the heat to low.
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Add the vinegar and vanilla to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the thermometer reads 270ºF.
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Get an adult to carefully pour the hot sugar mixture over the popcorn and toss using 2 large spoons to coat every kernel. Allow to cool slightly.
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Rub butter or vegetable shortening on your hands so the popcorn won’t stick to them.
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Scoop up enouh popcorn to form a ball about the size of a baseball. Shape the ball with your hands. Makes 2 or 3 popcorn balls.
