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Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 10 pieces
Calories 250
Sweet and crunchy popcorn balls with colorful candy corn, perfect for festive occasions.

Ingredients

Popcorn

  • 12 cups popped popcorn

Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.5 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

Candy

  • 1 cup candy corn

Instructions 

  • Place popcorn in a buttered bowl and set aside.
  • Combine sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and butter in a saucepan and cook to 270°F.
  • Remove from heat, stir in baking soda, then pour over popcorn and toss.
  • Mix in candy corn while warm, then shape into balls with buttered hands.

Notes

Use fresh popcorn for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: candy corn, popcorn