Whether it's for the holidays, tailgating or birthday parties, popcorn balls are always a hit. Adding sprinkles can customize them to fit whatever occasion is on the calendar.
Popcorn ball snacks are truly a blank canvas. For a fun dessert, serve them in ice cream cones or add mini marshmallows.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn, warm
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- sprinkles (optional)
Here's how to make them:
- In a pot, combine the sugar, light corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add the vanilla and baking soda. Stir well.
- Pour the syrup over the warm popcorn. Stir to coat all the popcorn. If using sprinkles, add them now.
- Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and then shape the popcorn into balls. Cool completely.
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