Smartfood® Popcorn Balls
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Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
5 min
Total Time:
10 min
Servings:
6
These sweet and savory popcorn balls can be packaged in cellophane for holiday gift-giving or rolled into minis for a festive Santa treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Add Smartfood® White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn to large bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, and salt; bring to boil, swirling to combine. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes or until caramel reaches 245°F and reaches a firm ball stage (when a spoonful of caramel is added to a small dish of cold water and it forms a pliable ball of caramel).
Step 3
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda. Working quickly, pour over popcorn, tossing evenly to coat. Let it cool slightly.
Step 4
With buttered or wet hands, shape into 24 (2-inch) balls. Let it cool completely.
