What You Need:
4 qt. popcorn, popped
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
2 C of sugar
1/2 C light corn syrup
1 C of water
How to Make It:
Preset the oven to 200 degrees.
Place the popcorn into a large heat proof bowl and place in the oven to keep warm
Put the chocolate into a heavy saucepan placed over low heat.
Stirring constantly, heat the chocolate for 5 minutes or until completely melted.
Stir in the sugar and the corn syrup until blended in well.
Add the water and stir to blend in.
Adjust the heat to medium and stirring constantly cook until it comes to a steady boil.
Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees or hard ball stage.
Remove the popcorn from the oven and pour the chocolate mixture over the popcorn stirring until the popcorn is evenly coated.
When the mixture cools enough to handle form it into 3 inch balls.
Place the balls on a wire rack to cool.
These popcorn balls are a fun change from the classic popcorn balls most of us grew up with. When forming these balls, dip your hands in cold water to keep the popcorn from sticking. Wrap the popcorn balls in plastic wrap and tie the tops with a spooking Halloween ribbon.
Makes 1 dozen
