Easy Popcorn Balls

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Popcorn balls are soft and chewy and stuffed with your favorite candies.

They're so easy to swap out colors and they're fun to make with the kids.

INGREDIENTS

– popped popcorn – butter – light corn syrup – confectioner's sugar – vanilla extract Full Ingredients

Pop the popcorn either by popping bagged popcorn or using popcorn kernels.

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Remove any remaining popcorn kernels and place 20 cups in a large pot. Add candy mix in's and set aside.

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Over medium heat and add the butter, light corn syrup, water, confectioner's sugar, and mini marshmallows.

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Stir using a rubber spatula and heat until 245° using a candy thermometer or boil for about 4-5 minutes.

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Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Pour the hot mixture carefully over top of the popcorn.

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