Sunday is Father’s Day, and what better way for the children to show their appreciation for Dad’s efforts than to create a sweet treat.
Cornfetti Popcorn Balls are a fun project for youngsters and will be a colorful, tasty gift for Dad on Sunday.
These are pretty easy to make — Mom may want to supervise this — and there will be enough for all to enjoy, especially if you double the recipe.
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Ingredients …
12 cups popped popcorn
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon vanilla
Tiny nonpareils
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Directions …
Place popcorn in a large bowl.
In large saucepan, combine corn syrup, butter, confectioner sugar, marshmallows and water. Heat over low heat, stirring until mixture is blended; add vanilla.
Pour mixture over popcorn. Let cool 2 minutes.
Place nonpareils on plate. Shape popcorn into small balls and roll in nonpareils.
Yield: 12 cups
For more popcorn recipes, go online to www.popcorn.org.