Description
Sweet and crunchy caramel popcorn balls are a fun treat for any occasion. These easy-to-make snacks combine popcorn with a sticky caramel sauce for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook without stirring for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
- Pour caramel over popcorn and mix until coated.
- Let cool slightly, then shape into balls with buttered hands.
- Place on parchment paper to set.
Notes
- Use freshly popped popcorn for best results.
- Butter your hands to prevent sticking when shaping.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg