Popcorn Balls

Name: Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 Cups Popped Popcorn (air popped, no salt, no butter); 1 Cup Sugar; ⅓ Cup Light Corn Syrup; 1 Cup Water; ¼ teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

These old-fashioned popcorn balls are made the same way they were back in the 1940s, just six pantry staples cooked into a sticky syrup and shaped by hand. This post-war "victory" cookbook recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and makes a nostalgic treat perfect for parties, holidays, or Game Day. Simple, sweet, and a little bit of history in every bite.

Updated at: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:42:48 GMT