Grandma's Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Balls
These Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Balls are the perfect sweet-and-salty nostalgia treat, easy to make and delightful for movie nights or family gatherings!
Ingredients
- 10 Cups Cooked Popcorn
- ⅛ Cup Honey
- ¼ Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 2 Cups Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Stick Butter
- 6 Pieces Dark Chocolate
- 6 Pieces White Chocolate
Instructions
- Cover a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper and lightly spray with oil. If popping your own popcorn use as little oil as possible. If using prepared popcorn, use low salt.
- Put popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan place the remaining ingredients at a medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir for about 2 min. Do not overcook.
- Be very careful, the mixture is hot. Let it sit for 2 min and pour over the popcorn.
- Using a large spoon stir until coated. Let mixture sit for a couple of minutes.
- Using spray oil, spray your hands, and form the popcorn into balls. Place onto the cookie sheet.
- When cool, put sticks into popcorn. Be careful not to split the ball.
- Melt the dark and white chocolate in separate bowls. .
- Decorate with melted chocolate.
- Once the chocolate has hardened you can display your popcorn balls ready for eating.
Notes
- Use fresh popcorn and carefully remove unpopped kernels to ensure a satisfying crunch.
- Be cautious when handling the hot caramel mixture; consider using buttered hands or a spoon to shape the balls safely.
- Enhance the treat by drizzling melted dark and white chocolate over the cooled popcorn balls.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 254IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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