Description
Delicious popcorn balls with a festive twist, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and green candy melts (for decoration)
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Place popcorn in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the syrup over the popcorn and mix well.
- Shape into balls using lightly greased hands.
- Let cool on parchment paper.
- Melt candy melts and drizzle over popcorn balls.
- Add sprinkles if desired.
- Let set before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn for best results.
- Work quickly when shaping the balls before the syrup cools.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas popcorn balls, holiday treats, festive snacks