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Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel popcorn balls are a delightful treat that combines the crunch of fluffy popcorn with a rich, buttery caramel coating. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these easy-to-make snacks can be customized with your favorite nuts or candies for added fun. Enjoy the nostalgic flavors that bring back childhood memories with each delicious bite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup popcorn kernels yields approximately 8-10 cups popped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pecans or peanuts optional

Method
 

  1. Pop the popcorn using an air popper or on the stove with minimal oil. Place in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in sugar and corn syrup until bubbly.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the warm caramel over popped popcorn, folding gently to coat evenly. Add nuts if desired.
  5. While still warm, shape into golf ball-sized balls and place on wax paper to cool completely.
  6. Enjoy your caramel popcorn balls once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgSugar: 15g

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