Popcorn Balls

Nick remembers making orange popcorn balls for Halloween in his youth, and that is one tradition that we have adopted. We were both too tired and way too stuffed with sugary things to make them on Halloween, but we made up for it on Sunday evening.

Ellie loved to help.

Maren loved to eat. And I got a sucker stuck on my (a-hem) boob. Halloween candy + small children = sticky things.Just in case you were interested in the recipe, here 'tis:

Popcorn Balls

1 c. sugar

1/3 c. white corn syrup

1/3 c. water

1/4 c. butter

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. Flavoring (orange!)

Coloring (orange!)

Stir and cook sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, and butter until dissolved. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture forms brittle ball in cold water (the brittle ball is under debate in this home - Nick likes them sticky, and thus only cooks the mixture to the soft ball stage. I, on the other hand, like them a little crispy, but whatever your preference.) Add flavoring and color. Poor mixture over popcorn (how much? I'm not entirely sure - a big bowl full). Put hands in cold water before forming balls and it will help keep you from burning yourself.