Popcorn Balls
Popcorn Balls are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season. This simple recipe is a great base for so many flavor combinations – the possibilities are endless!
Servings 12 popcorn balls
Ingredients
- 3 quarts popped popcorn 12 cups
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup Karo® Light OR Dark Corn Syrup
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons festive sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Spray large roasting pan sprayed lightly with nonstick cooking spray; add popcorn and place in 300ºF oven until warm.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Continue stirring and boil 2 minutes.
- Remove syrup mixture from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.
- Pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn stirring to coat well. Add in sprinkles and mix to combine.
- Once mixture has cooled slightly and is able to be touched, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Working quickly to shape twelve 3-inch popcorn balls.
- Cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
Notes
Recipe from Karo Syrup's Popcorn Balls.