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Halloween Popcorn Balls

Halloween Popcorn Balls combine mini candy corn and seasonal sprinkles with the traditional popcorn to make a fun treat that is perfect for spooky season! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 popcorn balls
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 12 cups popped popcorn about ½ cup unpopped kernels
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup butter 4 tablespoons / ½ stick
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup mini candy corn divided use
  • 2 tablespoons Halloween sprinkles optional

Instructions

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  1. Coat a large roasting or baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add popcorn or use an air popper and pop popcorn directly into the pan.
  2. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once at a boil, continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes; mixture will be foamy.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla and baking soda.
  4. Pour syrup over popcorn and stir to coat well. Let cool slightly, then mix in half of the candy corn. If using, pour sprinkles into a shallow bowl.
  5. Once mixture is cooled enough to handle, coat your hands with nonstick spray. Quickly shape popcorn into 3-inch balls, pressing extra candy corn onto the outside. Roll balls in sprinkles and press to adhere.
  6. Place finished popcorn balls on a lined baking sheet and let cool completely. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.

Notes

  • You can typically find mini candy corn in the seasonal baking section of the grocery store.