Spicy Popcorn Balls Recipe

Name: Spicy Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 cups freshly popped corn (from 3/4 cup popping corn); 4 cups sweetened puffed-corn cereal, such as Corn Pops; 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts; 3 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Servings: persons

20 cups freshly popped corn (from 3/4 cup popping corn)
4 cups sweetened puffed-corn cereal, such as Corn Pops
1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

1
In a very large, lightly oiled bowl, toss the popped corn with the corn cereal and peanuts.
2
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar with the corn syrup, butter, water, vanilla bean and seeds.
3
Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup registers 295 (hard-crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 18 minutes.
4
Stir in the salt and chipotle powder.
5
Immediately pour the hot syrup over the popcorn mix.
6
Using a lightly oiled wooden spoon, stir to coat.
7
Working quickly, scrape the popcorn onto a large sheet of lightly oiled parchment paper.
8
Discard the vanilla bean.
9
Wearing lightly oiled sturdy rubber gloves and using a very large, lightly oiled ice cream scoop (1/4 cup), form thirty-six 2-inch-wide balls, pressing lightly without compacting.
10
Transfer the balls to a lightly oiled baking sheet.
11
Let cool completely before serving.

2479

kcal

Calories

Fat

453

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 cups freshly popped corn (from 3/4 cup popping corn), 4 cups sweetened puffed-corn cereal, such as Corn Pops, 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts, 3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Popcorn Balls

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