Caramel Popcorn Balls
Serves: 4
Olin Prosacco
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
42
Sweetness
52
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Special equipment: Lollipop sticks or skewers Grease a large mixing bowl and baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
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Cook the popcorn according to packaging instructions and dump into the prepared mixing bowl
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Combine the brown sugar, honey and butter in a medium heavy pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils
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Continue to cook, stirring only occasionally, to prevent it from sticking, until a sugar thermometer inserted reaches 300 degrees F, about 10 minutes
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Turn off the heat and add the baking soda and salt, stirring rapidly
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Immediately pour the caramel over the popcorn, tossing to coat
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Cool until the mixture is cool enough for handling, about 5 minutes
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Using a bowl of water to dampen hands, shape the popcorn into balls about 3 1/2 inches in diameter
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Place the caramel popcorn balls on the prepared baking sheet and pierce with a lollipop stick or skewer
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Then drizzle the popcorn balls with the melted chocolate and decorate