Popcorn balls are a popular treat for Halloween. They're easy to eat and can be passed out as a snack at a party or a gift for trick-or-treaters. There are plenty of brands out there that sell popcorn balls, but there's no need to buy them when it's easy to just make your own! This recipe will provide you with plenty of tasty popcorn balls for this Halloween
Once the popcorn balls are finished, each one is wrapped in cellophane and tied with black and orange ribbon. For the cellophane, use either black or orange. If you can't find ribbon that is both black and orange, either color will do. Pick the opposite one from the color of the cellophane you're using.
This recipe is quite quick to make, so you should be able to get plenty of popcorn balls done in a short amount of time. Each batch makes eight popcorn balls, so plan accordingly depending on how many you'll need. Have your kids give you a hand to make the process more efficient.
Make sure to check out all of our other Halloween-themed recipes. We have plenty of great treats for you to make, whether you're cooking for just your family or for a lot of guests. We've taken the time to make sure each recipe is delicious, while fitting the theme of this holiday. Enjoy!
Popcorn Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup margarine or butter
½ cup dark corn syrup
¼ teaspoon of salt
8 cups of popped popcorn
Directions:
1. Heat all ingredients except popcorn until simmering over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat and stir in popcorn until well coated.
3. Let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Shape into 8 balls. Dipping your hands into cold water makes it easier.
5. Let the popcorn balls cool completely on waxed paper.
6. Wrap each ball separately in orange or black cellophane. Tie with orange and black curling ribbon.