Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (popped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a light amber color.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and use a spoon or spatula to coat evenly.
- Form the mixture into 8 balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 ball): Calories: 150, Fat: 5g (Saturated: 3g), Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 5mg, Carbohydrates: 25g (Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g), Protein: 1g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and salty
- Crunchy and chewy
- Perfect for parties or movie nights
- Easy to make and customizable
User Comments:
- "These popcorn balls are so delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty."
- "I love that these popcorn balls are so easy to make. They're always a hit at parties."
- "These are the best popcorn balls I've ever had! They're so flavorful and addictive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to burn the caramel mixture. If it starts to smoke, remove it from the heat immediately.
- Let the popcorn balls cool completely before eating them, as the caramel will be very hot when it's first made.
- You can customize the popcorn balls by adding different flavors or toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or nuts.
