Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel with the crunch of popcorn. Perfect for parties or as a fun treat, these popcorn balls are easy to make and sure to please both kids and adults alike.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these tasty dessert treats that are perfect for any occasion.

Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe

These caramel popcorn balls are made by coating freshly popped popcorn with a rich caramel mixture, then shaping them into balls. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 popcorn balls.

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Pop the Popcorn: Prepare popcorn using an air popper or stovetop method. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil, then let it boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring.
Add Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up.
Coat the Popcorn: Pour the caramel mixture over the popped popcorn and stir quickly to coat all the popcorn evenly.
Shape into Balls: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then use buttered hands to shape the popcorn into balls, about the size of a golf ball.
Cool and Serve: Place the popcorn balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely before serving.