Linda Hopkins
@umamilindh
Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Balls
These delightful popcorn balls are a fun and tasty treat, perfect for parties or a sweet snack. Made with a simple mixture of sugar, corn syrup, and butter, they are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite flavors.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time30 min.
- Servings10
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- to taste
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 5 quarts
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Balls.
Step 1
To start your delicious popcorn ball adventure, grab a medium saucepan and combine white sugar, light corn syrup, butter, and water.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture constantly.
Step 3
Keep an eye on it as you cook, waiting for it to reach the hard-crack stage, which is 300°F or 150°C.
Step 4
Once it hits that perfect temperature, carefully remove it from the heat.
Step 5
For an extra burst of flavor, you can stir in some vanilla extract or a splash of distilled white vinegar at this point.
Step 6
Now comes the fun part! Slowly drizzle the hot syrup over your freshly popped popcorn while gently stirring to ensure every kernel is beautifully coated.
Step 7
After about five minutes of cooling, it’s time to get hands-on! Shape the warm popcorn mixture into 3-inch round balls, but be cautious as it may still be hot.
Step 8
Once you’ve formed your popcorn balls, let them cool completely before serving.
Step 9
Enjoy these sweet treats at your next gathering or as a delightful snack anytime!.