Colorful Popcorn Balls with Sprinkles Recipe

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

This Popcorn Balls with Sprinkles Recipe is a fun and easy snack that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just a sweet treat, these popcorn balls are coated in a sticky mixture that holds them together and adds a delightful crunch.

The recipe is simple and can be customized with your favorite sprinkles or mix-ins. It’s a great way to make a delicious Snacks Recipe that everyone will love.

Easy and Fun Popcorn Balls Recipe

These popcorn balls are made by combining popped popcorn with a sweet syrup mixture and colorful sprinkles. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and yields about 12 popcorn balls, making it a great treat for sharing.

Ingredients

10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup colorful sprinkles
Additional sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or on the stove. Place the popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.
Make the Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to boil without stirring for about 4-5 minutes until it reaches a soft ball stage (235°F to 240°F).
Add Flavor: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine: Pour the syrup over the popped popcorn and quickly mix until all the popcorn is evenly coated. Allow it to cool slightly before adding the sprinkles.
Form the Balls: Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Take a handful of the popcorn mixture and shape it into a ball, about the size of a golf ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Decorate: Roll the popcorn balls in additional sprinkles if desired. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.