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Khaleeka by Khaleeka

A Yummy Halloween Tradition!

Popcorn balls are a yummy treat I was practically raised on. It became a Halloween tradition where, as that magical day approached, my mother would pull out her extra-large mixing bowl, the candy thermometer and her cookie sheets in preparation for the annual task.

As the brown sugar and cornstarch began to melt in the pot, the aroma would fill up the kitchen, joining the smell of the already-popped popcorn. I plan on passing this tradition with my own daughters.

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Popcorn Balls Recipe

This AWESOME recipe hails from Eva Designs and is super-awesome (not to mention easy)! These cupcake wrappers are adorable and available from Bella's Cupcake Couture.

Caramel Popcorn Balls Recipe
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cup popcorn kernels (makes 24 cups popped popcorn)
1 cup peanuts

*Pop kernels and set aside in large bowl
*Melt butter over med-high heat in large saucepan, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla. Bring to boil.
*Remove sauce from heat and mix in 1/2 tsp baking soda.
Pour over popcorn while hot and mix well.
Form into popcorn balls and place in cupcake liners .

To view the awesome step-by-step images that accompany this recipe, stop by the website

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Share Your Own Popcorn Ball Experiences

  • thrivingmom Nov 5, 2010 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    A school teacher in my town used to make these and pass out to trick or treaters. It made her house super popular because they were SO good. Way better than store bought treats.
  • Susan52 Oct 23, 2010 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    I haven't made popcorn balls for a long time, but I ran across my friend's recipe that I used in the past just the other day and, boy, did they sound good! Your recipe looks super-simple. Thanks for sharing!
  • bdkz Oct 21, 2010 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Congratulations! You've been SquidBoo Blasted. Happy Halloween!
  • Khaleeka Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    WebIsFun...I grew up in the boonies where everyone knew everyone else...good point though.
  • WebIsFun Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:08 pm | delete
    Look yummy. I'd be hesitant to give these out to children due to fears in the US ( -- wrapped candy is best). That said these look great for parties year round!
  • emmalarkins Oct 20, 2010 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Yum! Added to Halloween on Squidoo!
  • TerrenceYoung Oct 18, 2010 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    I love Halloween popcorn balls, I will be attempting to make these soon!
  • mioluna Oct 18, 2010 @ 12:31 am | delete
    I love popcorn balls! Yummy! Wrote down your recipe in my cook book.
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