Description
Caramel popcorn balls are delightful bites that combine crunchy popcorn with a rich, gooey caramel coating. These sweet treats are perfect for any occasion, from family movie nights to birthday parties. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whip up a batch today and experience the joy of homemade caramel popcorn balls!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method to yield about 8 cups of popped corn.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel sauce over the popped popcorn in a large bowl and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Grease your hands with butter and form small balls (about 2 inches in diameter) from the mixture.
- Place cooled popcorn balls on parchment paper until set, then serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg