Caramel Popcorn Balls

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Total Time:
35 min
Prep
20 min
Inactive
5 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
6 to 8 popcorn balls
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Popcorn Balls:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 bag plain microwave popcorn
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Decorations:

  • Melted chocolate
  • Rainbow sprinkles
  • Chocolate sprinkles
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts
  • Special equipment: Lollipop sticks or skewers

Directions

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.

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  • on March 15, 2013

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    Delicioso - you can also use plain popcorn from a plastic bag or a jar - just pop 1/4 - 1/2 cup in a medium size brown paper bag - fold it over 1/2 inch 1-3 times and microwave it at high as you would with a microwave popcorn(you can use the "popcorn setting" and stay with it to make sure all is popped - if you do not hear popping then stop and check to make sure your popcorn has not expired.
    Then make as directed by Marcela Valladolid. It's wonderful!

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