Description
This Halloween Popcorn Ball Recipe Easy is a fun and festive treat that combines delightful crunch with sweet flavors, perfect for celebrating Halloween with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy mix (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and place it in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot mixture over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
- Allow the popcorn mixture to cool slightly before shaping.
- Butter your hands lightly to prevent sticking.
- Shape the popcorn into balls of your desired size.
- If using, add candy mix to the popcorn before shaping for extra flavor.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Always use freshly popped popcorn for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: desserts
- Method: stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5
Keywords: Halloween, popcorn balls, festive treats, easy recipes, family fun