CANDY CANE POPCORN BALLS
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When I was a little girl, my mother and I made these popcorn balls for family and friends at Christmas. Now my husband and I carry on the tradition, turning out more than 250 each December-and still our list keeps growing!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a large greased bowl or roasting pan; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the water, baking soda and vanilla; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and butter; heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reaches 230° (thread stage), about 2 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla mixture (mixture will foam) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Cool for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. , When cool enough to handle, firmly shape with buttered hands into 2-in. balls. Insert straight end of candy cane in the center of each ball.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Michael Duke
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Lucille Carter
[email protected]I'm not a fan of candy cane, but I still enjoyed these popcorn balls. The popcorn is crispy and the marshmallow is gooey.
bhuwan chetri
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
Debbie Wehrs
[email protected]I've made these popcorn balls several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite.
Evanix Kings
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.
Ahmed Murad Murad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but these popcorn balls are delicious. The candy cane flavor is perfect.
King Arbab
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
Shahad Chudhary
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my popcorn balls turned out perfectly. They're delicious!
Estivine Landy
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Melina Sithole
[email protected]I'm not a fan of candy cane, but I still enjoyed these popcorn balls. The popcorn is crispy and the marshmallow is gooey.
Puja dumi rai
[email protected]These popcorn balls are a great way to use up leftover popcorn. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.
Shahrzad Dehkordi
[email protected]I've made these popcorn balls several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite.
kevinchinwinwis
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so festive and delicious. They're the perfect treat for any holiday party.
Hussnain Feroz
[email protected]I made these popcorn balls for my coworkers and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.
Drcoderyt
[email protected]These popcorn balls are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and they taste amazing.
Angelina Rodgers
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of popcorn, but these popcorn balls are delicious. The candy cane flavor is perfect.
Young Archivest
[email protected]These popcorn balls are so addicting! I can't stop eating them.
sarjo camara
[email protected]My kids had a blast helping me make these popcorn balls. It's a great way to get them involved in the holiday baking.
Farhat Manzoor
[email protected]I love how festive these popcorn balls look. They're perfect for Christmas parties.
emira chaabane
[email protected]These candy cane popcorn balls were a huge hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.