What would October be without a Halloween treat or two? Here are two, tried and true, really easy recipes. And, they are sooo good!The first recipe is especially fun, as it allows you to get your hands all gooey!
Never Fail Popcorn Balls
1 c sugar
1/3 c white syrup
1/3 c water
1/4 c butter or margarine
Boil the above until a soft ball forms if you drop a tiny amount in cold water. About 270 on your candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla. Pour mixture over 2 quarts of freshly popped corn. Butter hands and shape into balls. Makes about 12 medium-sized balls. (Now lick your fingers. Yum, good!)
If you want (or need) something even easier, this one is a definite crowd pleaser. What's that? You say you're a minimalist? No problem. You can limit you Halloween mix to the first two ingredients. Perfecto!
Halloween Trail Mix
Mix the following in any proportions you like, although the candy corn and peanuts should be the basis of this sweet treat.
Candy corn - regular and chocolate
Dry-roasted peanuts
White yogurt covered raisins
Cashews
Craisins
Sunflower seed hearts
Chex
Mix and enjoy!
Anyone else have special treats you're willing to share? AShields
Never Fail Popcorn Balls
1 c sugar
1/3 c white syrup
1/3 c water
1/4 c butter or margarine
Boil the above until a soft ball forms if you drop a tiny amount in cold water. About 270 on your candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla. Pour mixture over 2 quarts of freshly popped corn. Butter hands and shape into balls. Makes about 12 medium-sized balls. (Now lick your fingers. Yum, good!)
If you want (or need) something even easier, this one is a definite crowd pleaser. What's that? You say you're a minimalist? No problem. You can limit you Halloween mix to the first two ingredients. Perfecto!
Halloween Trail Mix
Mix the following in any proportions you like, although the candy corn and peanuts should be the basis of this sweet treat.
Candy corn - regular and chocolate
Dry-roasted peanuts
White yogurt covered raisins
Cashews
Craisins
Sunflower seed hearts
Chex
Mix and enjoy!
Anyone else have special treats you're willing to share? AShields
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