Halloween Popcorn Balls – Sweet, Sticky & Spooktacularly Fun
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween treat with these sweet and sticky popcorn balls! Perfect for parties or a fun activity with the kids, these popcorn balls are sure to bring festive cheer!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar, corn syrup, and salt, stirring until boiling.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
- Fold in the candy corn and sprinkles.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then form into balls using buttered hands.
- Let the popcorn balls set on a baking sheet until firm.
Notes
- These popcorn balls can be decorated with additional candies for a personal touch.
- For an extra spooky flavor, try adding orange and black food coloring to the caramel mixture!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Halloween, Popcorn Balls, Sweet, Sticky, Spooky
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