Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls Recipe

Name: Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place popcorn in a roasting pan; keep warm in a 200u00b0 oven.
2
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250u00b0 (hard-ball stage).
3
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.
4
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.

813

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 quarts popped popcorn, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups water, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls

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