JACK-O'-LANTERN POPCORN BALLS
Kids will have a ball with this Halloween favorite from trick-or-treats past. The cute candy faces add whimsy to the crispy, crunchy snack. -Melissa Hayes, Hundred, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place popcorn in a roasting pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring (about 1 teaspoon yellow and 9 drops red) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until coated. When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-1/2-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking., Cut triangles and rectangles from candy bars for pumpkin eyes, noses and mouths. In a small bowl, combine the frosting with 5 drops of yellow and 3 drops of red food coloring; attach facial features with frosting. Attach a spearmint leaf to the top of each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Umar Nuhu
nuhu-u46@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
sk skkhan
s.skkhan@hotmail.comThese popcorn balls were a little too hard for my teeth, but they tasted good.
ShAkIL ArFiN
sarfin@hotmail.comCute!
Nabulime Fedris
n.f67@gmail.comThese popcorn balls were a fun and festive treat for Halloween.
ZENISU Gamer
z-g@gmail.comI'll definitely be making these popcorn balls again. They were a big hit at my party.
awurama ampomah
awuramaampomah64@aol.comThese popcorn balls were a bit too sticky for my taste, but the flavor was good.
tj
tj20@gmail.comNot bad!
John Gross
j.g5@aol.comI wasn't sure how these popcorn balls would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious and the kids loved them.
Rehan abbasi
a-rehan56@gmail.comThese popcorn balls were a great addition to my Halloween candy table. They were festive and delicious.
Joel Brown
bjoel@yahoo.comI thought these popcorn balls were going to be difficult to make, but they were actually quite easy. I'm glad I tried them!
Ali Saqib
s9@hotmail.frThese popcorn balls were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.
Tiisetso Motloung
tm96@gmail.comThese popcorn balls were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me decorate them.
jessica cole
cj@aol.comI made these popcorn balls for my kids' Halloween party and they were a huge success! They were so cute and festive, and the kids loved them.
Nia Moon
m.n65@aol.comThese popcorn balls were delicious! The caramel was perfectly gooey and the popcorn was nice and crunchy.
Abdullahi Muhammadu
muhammadua44@gmail.comI'm not much of a baker, but these popcorn balls were a breeze to make. They turned out great and were a big hit with my family.
Cakey Gacha
g-cakey42@yahoo.comThese Jack-o-lantern popcorn balls were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and turned out so cute. The kids loved them.