Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 18 cups | Popped popcorn |
| 1 cup | Light corn syrup |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| 1 pack | (4-serving size) Jell-O brand gelatin; strawberry or lime flavor |
| \N \N | Jelly beans or gumdrops (optional) |
| \N \N | 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 ⅔ 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 From <FavoriteRecipes:Jell-OEasyEntertaining>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .