Description
Jack-O’-Lantern Popcorn Balls are a festive Halloween treat that combine crunchy popcorn with a sweet caramel coating and a hint of pumpkin spice. These easy-to-make delights are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or cozy movie nights. With their vibrant orange color, they not only taste fantastic but also add a cheerful touch to any Halloween celebration. Ready in just 30 minutes, these treats will surely bring back memories while creating new ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups popcorn kernels (popped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 5 drops orange food coloring (gel)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop and place it in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar, and corn syrup until bubbly.
- Stir in pumpkin spice and orange food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn and gently fold to coat all kernels.
- With greased hands, shape portions into golf ball-sized balls and place on parchment paper to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg