Best Caramel Pop Corn Balls Recipes

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EASY CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS



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These popcorn balls are heavenly! Everyone I've shared them with becomes hooked instantly!

Provided by redamber

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (2.9 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup corn syrup
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Combine brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F (112 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.
  • Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 244.1 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS



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I've been a fan of popcorn since my mother used to grow corn in our garden. I've shared this special treat for years. Friends and family often request it during the holiday.-Anne Welsh, Greenwood, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 10 popcorn balls.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups popped popcorn
3 cups crisp rice cereal
42 caramels
3 tablespoons water
1 cup salted peanuts
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine popcorn and cereal in a large bowl; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe dish, heat caramels and water until the caramels are melted. Stir in peanuts and salt; mix well. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat. , With buttered hands, shape into 3-in. balls. Reshape if necessary when partially cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS



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Your Halloween party needs these sweet and crunchy popcorn balls from Food Network.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 popcorn balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

Chocolate sprinkles
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Melted chocolate
Rainbow sprinkles
Mini chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Nonstick cooking spray
1 bag plain microwave popcorn
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Grease a large mixing bowl and baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the popcorn according to packaging instructions and dump into the prepared mixing bowl. Combine the brown sugar, honey and butter in a medium heavy pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Continue to cook, stirring only occasionally, to prevent it from sticking, until a sugar thermometer inserted reaches 300 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the baking soda and salt, stirring rapidly. Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn, tossing to coat. Cool until the mixture is cool enough for handling, about 5 minutes. Using a bowl of water to dampen hands, shape the popcorn into balls about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the caramel popcorn balls on the prepared baking sheet and pierce with a lollipop stick or skewer.
  • Then drizzle the popcorn balls with the melted chocolate and decorate.

CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS



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The kids love helping me make these. They are wonderful for school party treats. Also, you can add almonds or peanuts for an extra flair.

Provided by Mom2Eight

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 -10 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Put popped corn in large bowl. Combine sugars, syrup, water, vinegar and salt in a 2 quart sauce pan. Heat to boiling over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Once it starts boiling stir constantly until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a ball (hard ball stage). Reduce heat to low and stir in butter until melted. Pour syrup over popcorn in bowl, stirring until well coated. Let cool slightly. Butter hands and shape into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 190.9, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 42.7, Protein 0.8

POPCORN BALLS



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No tricks, only treats here! This classic kid-friendly snack is made with just four ingredients-popcorn, melted buttered, marshmallows, and light brown sugar. Feel free to mix in additional sweet ingredients such as dried fruit, toffee bits, or chopped chocolate to these popcorn balls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for buttering hands
1 package miniature marshmallows (10 ounces)
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup dried cranberries, or English toffee bits, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large heavy pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and brown sugar and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • Pour popcorn and cranberries, or English toffee bits if using, into pot; toss well. With buttered hands, shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. Set on parchment lined baking sheet to dry slightly.

KRAFT CARAMEL POPCORN BALLS



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Make and share this Kraft Caramel Popcorn Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ann McMaster

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

28 Kraft caramels
2 tablespoons water
2 quarts popped corn, salted

Steps:

  • Melt caramels with water over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Pour over popped corn; toss until well coated.
  • With hands slightly moistened with cold water, form into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 3.3, Sodium 270.8, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 30.9, Protein 3.2

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