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Smartfood® Popcorn Balls

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

10 min

Servings:

6

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 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.