CHOCOLATE POPCORN BALLS

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I've had this recipe for more than 20 years. They were good then...and just as great today! They're a fun change from traditional easter candy. -Carolyn Hayes, Johnston City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 quarts popped popcorn
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large heat-proof bowl; keep warm in a 200° oven. In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate. Stir in sugar and corn syrup. Add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage). , Pour over warm popcorn and stir until evenly coated. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking. Cool; wrap in plastic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ebenezer Fiifi Botwe
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These chocolate popcorn balls are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


Karishma Shahi
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I love how customizable these chocolate popcorn balls are. You can add any kind of mix-ins you want.


artina alea
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These chocolate popcorn balls are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.


Jubayar Ahmad
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I made these chocolate popcorn balls for my friends and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Jacob Oliver
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I can't wait to make these chocolate popcorn balls again. They're so good!


Abubakar Jhammat
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These chocolate popcorn balls are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Umar Brohi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for chocolate popcorn balls. It's a new favorite in my household.


Harmonii Ann Marie
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These chocolate popcorn balls are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Shoni Shoni
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I love the combination of chocolate and popcorn in these balls.


POLYNALIO NSAMA CHABU
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These chocolate popcorn balls are the perfect treat for a movie night.


Jerome Adamu
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I made these chocolate popcorn balls for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Brooke Millin
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These chocolate popcorn balls are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


The Soup
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I will definitely be making these chocolate popcorn balls again!


shoaib mehboob
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These chocolate popcorn balls are delicious! The chocolate and popcorn are a perfect combination.


Happiness Davies
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I love how easy these chocolate popcorn balls are to make. They're also a great way to use up leftover popcorn.


Kind Boss
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These chocolate popcorn balls are the perfect sweet and salty snack! They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tony Martinez
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I made these chocolate popcorn balls for my family and they were a big hit! The recipe was easy to follow and the popcorn balls turned out perfectly.


Divine Iyahen
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These chocolate popcorn balls were a hit at my son's birthday party! They were so easy to make and the kids loved them.


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