Description
Delightfully festive and easy to make, these Popcorn Snowballs are a sweet treat perfect for holiday gatherings or as a fun snack. Coated in a sugary syrup and shaped into delightful balls, they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Place popped popcorn in a large bowl, removing unpopped kernels.
- Make Syrup Mixture: Melt butter in a saucepan, add corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Boil for 2 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Coat Popcorn: Pour syrup over popcorn, toss to coat. Shape into balls while warm, adding sprinkles if desired.
- Set and Store: Place snowballs on wax paper to set. Store in an airtight container once firm.
Notes
- Add mini marshmallows or drizzle with melted chocolate for extra enjoyment.
- Perfect for holiday parties and as a delightful treat for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snowball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
