JACK-O'-LANTERN POPCORN BALLS
Kids will have a ball with this Halloween favorite from trick-or-treats past. The cute candy faces add whimsy to the crispy, crunchy snack. -Melissa Hayes, Hundred, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a roasting pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring (about 1 teaspoon yellow and 9 drops red) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until coated. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-1/2-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking., Cut triangles and rectangles from candy bars for pumpkin eyes, noses and mouths. In a small bowl, combine the frosting with 5 drops of yellow and 3 drops of red food coloring; attach facial features with frosting. Attach a spearmint leaf to the top of each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Danidu Dananjaya
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the best! I'll definitely be making them again.
Clive Lawrinson
[email protected]I'm going to make these popcorn balls again for my next party.
Nadia Abbas Bachchu
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a hit at my Halloween party. Everyone loved them!
Todd Flory
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn balls, but these were really good. The caramel coating is not too sweet and the popcorn is nice and crunchy.
Gabby Riddle
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Marelize Erasmus
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These popcorn balls are the perfect addition to my Halloween party.
Mathu Mathu
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a fun and festive treat for any occasion.
Akpore Sarah
[email protected]I'm going to try making these popcorn balls with different colors of candy melts for different holidays.
sita karki
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn.
Cynthia Coke
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the caramel coating to stick to the popcorn. I think I needed to use more butter.
Merry Kal
[email protected]These popcorn balls were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Shusmita Shil
[email protected]I love the little candy corn noses on these popcorn balls. They're such a cute touch!
Shyam Kumar
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect Halloween treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Musicbook Official
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of popcorn balls, but these were really good. The caramel coating is not too sweet and the popcorn is nice and crunchy.
BD RIYAD
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.
Amra Ramadani
[email protected]My kids had a blast helping me make these popcorn balls. It was a great way to get them involved in the Halloween festivities.
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[email protected]I love the way these popcorn balls look. They're so festive and perfect for Halloween.
Mish Mazukula
[email protected]These are the best popcorn balls I've ever had. The caramel coating is perfectly gooey and the popcorn is nice and crunchy.
Sanjana Chaurasiya
[email protected]I made these popcorn balls for my Halloween party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Kacie Baker
[email protected]These Jack-O-Lantern popcorn balls were a hit! Festive and delicious!