Grandma's Popcorn Balls

Easy, fun, and super cute. Great for class parties, team treat bags, and trick-or-treaters.

Contributor: Grandma Lenon
Grandma's Popcorn Balls

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Temp

Boil

Yield

12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Jello (color and flavor of your choice; this will be the color and flavor of your popcorn balls)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Karo syrup
  • 6 quarts popcorn
  • Butter (for your hands)

Instructions

  1. Step 1
    1

    Combine the Jello, sugar, and Karo syrup in a medium-sized saucepan.

  2. Step 2
    2

    Mix together well.

  3. Step 3
    3

    Bring the mixture to a boil slowly over medium heat.

  4. Step 4
    4

    Pour over the popped corn.

  5. Step 5
    5

    Butter your hands well, then shape the popcorn into baseball-sized balls.

  6. Step 6
    6

    Lay out on wax paper to cool.

Tips & Variations

  • Green Jello makes cute Christmas wreaths for holiday parties.
  • Use small candies for eyes and get creative for Halloween.
  • Use silicone molds for some really fun shapes.
  • Package them in treat bags for parties or team snacks.