JACK-O'-LANTERN POPCORN BALLS

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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

4 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Yellow and red food coloring
2 to 3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
1/4 cup vanilla frosting
8 candy spearmint leaves

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.

Umar Nuhu
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


sk skkhan
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These popcorn balls were a little too hard for my teeth, but they tasted good.


ShAkIL ArFiN
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Cute!


Nabulime Fedris
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These popcorn balls were a fun and festive treat for Halloween.


ZENISU Gamer
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I'll definitely be making these popcorn balls again. They were a big hit at my party.


awurama ampomah
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These popcorn balls were a bit too sticky for my taste, but the flavor was good.


tj
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Not bad!


John Gross
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I 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
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These popcorn balls were a great addition to my Halloween candy table. They were festive and delicious.


Joel Brown
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I 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
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These popcorn balls were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Tiisetso Motloung
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These popcorn balls were a fun and easy project to make with my kids. They loved helping me decorate them.


jessica cole
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I 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
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These popcorn balls were delicious! The caramel was perfectly gooey and the popcorn was nice and crunchy.


Abdullahi Muhammadu
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I'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
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These 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.