Description
Festive popcorn balls infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors, featuring a sweet syrup coating that binds popped popcorn into delightful, chewy treats perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: candy corn or chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions
- Place popped popcorn in large bowl and toss with pinch of salt.
- In saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, and butter over medium heat.
- Bring to boil, stirring constantly, then boil without stirring for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
- Carefully pour hot syrup over popcorn, folding to coat evenly.
- Let cool slightly until safe to handle.
- With greased hands, shape mixture into balls.
- Press in optional decorations if desired.
- Cool completely on parchment-lined baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly popped popcorn for best texture.
- Grease hands well to prevent sticking when shaping balls.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For vegan version, use vegan butter and agave syrup.
- Adjust pumpkin spice to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg