Caramel Popcorn Balls
These chewy and crunchy caramel popcorn balls are a fun treat for parties, holidays, or just a sweet snack. Made with buttery homemade caramel, they’re easy to shape and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 popcorn balls 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
10 cups popped popcorn (about ½ cup unpopped kernels)- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
removing any unpopped kernels. Set aside.- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let it boil for about 5 minutes without stirring.
- Add Vanilla & Baking Soda: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up—this helps make the caramel light and airy.
- Coat the Popcorn: Carefully pour the hot caramel over the popcorn, using a spatula to stir until evenly coated.
- Shape the Balls: Let the mixture cool slightly. Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray, then shape the popcorn into balls about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
- Set & Serve: Place the popcorn balls on a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Wrap each popcorn ball in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Add-Ins: Try mixing in nuts, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles before shaping for extra fun!
- Sticky Hands? Greasing your hands with butter or spraying them with nonstick spray makes shaping easier.
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