Christmas Popcorn, Corrected
INGREDIENTS:
18 c Popped popcorn
1 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Sugar
1 pk (4-serving size) Jell-O
-brand gelatin; strawberry
-or lime flavor
Jelly beans or gumdrops
-(optional)
Ribbon (optional)
18 c Popped popcorn
1 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Sugar
1 pk (4-serving size) Jell-O
-brand gelatin; strawberry
-or lime flavor
Jelly beans or gumdrops
-(optional)
Ribbon (optional)
PLACE popcorn in large greased bowl. Combine corn syrup and sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin until dissolved. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat well. Cool 5 minutes.
FORM about 2/3 of the popcorn mixture into 2 balls, one larger than the other, forming bear's body and head. Shape remaining popcorn into arms, legs and ears; attach to body and head. Use jelly beans or gumdrops for eyes and nose. Attach ribbon bow tie, if desired.
Popcorn Balls: Prepare popcorn mixture as directed; shape into 2-inch balls. Makes about 2 dozen popcorn balls.
NOTE: For ease in handling, grease hands slightly before shaping popcorn mixture into desired shapes.
MAKES 1 large teddy bear, Prep time: 20 minutes
FORM about 2/3 of the popcorn mixture into 2 balls, one larger than the other, forming bear's body and head. Shape remaining popcorn into arms, legs and ears; attach to body and head. Use jelly beans or gumdrops for eyes and nose. Attach ribbon bow tie, if desired.
Popcorn Balls: Prepare popcorn mixture as directed; shape into 2-inch balls. Makes about 2 dozen popcorn balls.
NOTE: For ease in handling, grease hands slightly before shaping popcorn mixture into desired shapes.
MAKES 1 large teddy bear, Prep time: 20 minutes