Description
Caramel Popcorn Balls are the perfect Halloween treat, combining the delightful crunch of popcorn with a rich, buttery caramel coating. These festive snacks evoke childhood memories of trick-or-treating while bringing joy to any gathering. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they?re ideal for parties or cozy movie nights. With their irresistible sweetness and gooey texture, these popcorn balls will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popcorn kernels (popped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop and place in a large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar, butter, and corn syrup while stirring until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the caramel over the popped popcorn, mixing gently until evenly coated.
- Allow to cool slightly before shaping into balls about the size of tennis balls.
- Set on parchment paper to harden for about an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg