Now that fall is quickly approaching I find myself baking more than ever. Candy Corn Popcorn Balls make the perfect treat for anyone. Kids and adults. This recipe is a tradition that we have been celebrating since before I was even born. Every year on Halloween my grandparents make Homemade Popcorn Balls for all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It’s a tradition we look forward to every year on October 31st! Now I make them for my kids.
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This recipe is so easy to make. Each popcorn ball is covered with caramel and let’s not forget the oh so popular candy corn. But if you are not a fan of candy corn, just leave it out of the recipe.
These are so easy to make and would be a great dessert to serve at your next Fall or Halloween party.
Note: I recently updated this recipe using Caramel Bits (unwrapped caramel) melted in the microwave instead of using the wrapped caramels on the stovetop.
Popcorn Balls
Ingredients
- 1 bag of microwave popcorn popped
- 1 - 11 oz. bag of Kraft Caramel Bits Unwrapped Caramel
- 2 Tbsp. of water
- ½ cup of candy corn or add as much as you desire or omit candy
Instructions
- Pop a bag of popcorn and try to remove any kernels that did not pop.
- Add popped popcorn to a large bowl.
- Add candy corn to popcorn if you want candy and set aside. Or you can leave the candy out.
- Add the bag of Caramel Bits in a microwaveable bowl and add 2 Tbsp. of water
- Microwave caramel for two minutes. Check and stir caramel. Continue until caramel is melted
- Once the caramel is melted stir well and pour over popped popcorn.
- Stir caramel, popcorn and candy corn together until mixed well. Let cool for about a minute or two before you start to form balls. The caramel is hot. You don't want to burn your hands.
- Lightly dampen hands with water and start forming into popcorn balls. Pack together firmly.
- Once popcorn ball is formed place on wax paper and let harden.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family and I do.
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