Candy Cane Popcorn Balls – a delicious recipe with popcorn, water, baking soda, vanilla, light corn syrup, butter. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
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.
2
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 230u00b0 (thread stage), about 2 minutes.
3
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.
4
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.
628
kcal
Calories
13
g
Fat
131
g
Carbs
5
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts popped popcorn, 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.
Yes, Candy Cane Popcorn Balls falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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