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Shirley Ickes' Popcorn Candy or popcorn balls Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 C sugar
2/3 C white corn syrup
2/3 C water
1/2 C butter or margarine
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
6 quarts popcorn
1 1/2 C crushed cashews
Directions:
Directions:
Boil all ingredients except vanilla and popcorn to 230 degrees for the candy and 234 degrees for popcorn balls. Add vanilla (and broken up cashews for candy) to syrup mixture. In a greased bowl or pan put in popcorn and pour syrup over the top. Mix well. Form into balls or pour out flat on big cookie sheets or waxed paper.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is a family favorite on the Ickes side of our family.

 

 

 

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