How to Make Popcorn Balls {gluten-free}

Name: How to Make Popcorn Balls {gluten-free}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 8-10 cups cooked popcorn; ⅛ cup honey; ¼ cup light corn syrup; 2 cups brown sugar; ½ cup water; ½ cup butter; white or milk melting chocolate; Cake pop sticks

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8
Calories
399 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
gluten-free

How to Make Popcorn Balls {gluten-free}

Omar Parker

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Drizzled with white and milk chocolate, these caramel popcorn balls are as pretty as they are delicious. If you don't know how to make popcorn balls, then you're in for a treat. These are a super fun family cooking project!

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Ingredients

Servings

8-10 cups cooked popcorn
⅛ cup honey
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup water
½ cup butter one stick
white or milk melting chocolate for decorating
Cake pop sticks

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Instructions

Cover a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper and lightly spray with oil.
Prepare your popcorn. If popping your own popcorn, use as little oil as possible. If using prepared popcorn, use low salt.
Put cooked popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.
In a saucepan, add the remaining ingredients place on medium heat.
Bring to a boil and stir for about 2 min. Do not overcook. (Be very careful the mixture is hot.)
Let it sit for 2 min and pour over the popcorn.
Using a large spoon, stir until the popcorn is coated.
Let the mixture set for a couple of minutes.
Using spray oil, spray your hands, and form the popcorn into balls. (Popcorn will be hot.)
Place popcorn balls on the cookie sheet.
When cool, put sticks into popcorn balls. Be careful not to split the ball.
Decorate with melted chocolates.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 125mg (5%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 65g (130%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	399kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	75g	25%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	125mg	5%
Potassium	109mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	65g	130%
Vitamin A	375IU	8%
Calcium	50mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%