Caramel Popcorn Balls With Honey

Ingredients

To make the sweet and crunchy Caramel Popcorn Balls with Honey, you need the following ingredients: 2 cups of popcorn, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/4 cup of light corn syrup. You can also add a few drops of vanilla extract for flavor.

Instructions

To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, let it boil for three minutes, stirring constantly. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.

Next, pour the popcorn into a large bowl. Pour the cooled caramel mixture over the popcorn and mix well, making sure all of the popcorn is evenly coated. Place the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Bake the mixture in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes.

Once the popcorn has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool. When the popcorn has cooled enough to handle, use your hands to form it into balls. Allow the popcorn balls to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Each Caramel Popcorn Ball with Honey contains about 160 calories, 6g fat, 24g carbohydrates, 1g protein, and 1g fiber. While these popcorn balls are a sweet treat, they are not overly unhealthy. The honey and brown sugar provide some sweetness, while the butter and corn syrup add some richness.

Serving Suggestions

Caramel Popcorn Balls with Honey are a great snack for any occasion. Serve them at a party, take them to a potluck, or just enjoy them as a treat for yourself. You can also serve them alongside other sweet snacks such as cookies or muffins. They can also be served as a dessert after dinner, or as an after school snack.

Tips and Tricks

To add extra flavor to your Caramel Popcorn Balls with Honey, try adding some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the mixture before baking. You can also add some sea salt or cinnamon to the caramel mixture for an extra flavor boost. If you want to make the popcorn balls a bit sweeter, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or white chocolate after they have cooled.