Recipe: Popcorn Balls 🍿
Description:
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade Popcorn Balls. These treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones, whether it’s for a fun snack, a Halloween gathering, or a special treat for the kids. Bursting with flavor and nostalgia, this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com is a must-try!
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Halloween, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
- Aggregated Rating: 4.5 ⭐ (from 6 reviews)
- Calories: 327.5 per serving
- Fat Content: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 306.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 65.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 42.8g
- Protein Content: 1.5g
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 batch of popped popcorn (approx. 12 cups)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. |
| 2 | In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter, and salt. |
| 3 | Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. |
| 4 | Continue cooking without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 270 degrees. |
| 5 | Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. |
| 6 | Pour the hot syrup mixture over the popcorn; stir until evenly coated. |
| 7 | When the mixture is cool enough to handle but still warm, quickly shape it into balls using greased hands. |
| 8 | Wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap to maintain freshness. |
Tips:
- Be cautious when working with hot syrup as it can cause burns. Use caution and supervise children if they are helping.
- You can add festive touches to your popcorn balls by incorporating colorful sprinkles or miniature chocolate chips into the mixture before shaping.
- For a healthier twist, consider using air-popped popcorn and reducing the amount of butter or substituting with a healthier alternative.
- Popcorn balls make great gifts for friends and family. Package them in decorative cellophane bags tied with ribbons for a charming presentation.
Enjoy your homemade Popcorn Balls! 🎉
