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baking · vegetarian · gluten-free

Caramel corn popcorn balls

Chewy-crisp popcorn balls bound with buttery caramel—a Halloween treat.

Time
30min
Steps
4
Caramel corn popcorn balls, photographed from above

Ingredients

12 servings

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Allergens

Contains milk.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Boil sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt 4 minutes to about 120°C (250°F).

    2. 2

      Off heat stir in soda and vanilla.

    3. 3

      Pour over popcorn and toss.

    4. 4

      With buttered hands, press into balls once cool enough to handle.

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