Best Popcorn Candy Balls Recipes

CANDY CORN POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add the popcorn kernels and peanut oil. When the oil starts to sizzle, sprinkle the sugar over the kernels. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake the pot until the popping slows down, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the popcorn, candy corn and peanuts.
• Combine the marshmallows and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
• Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat.
• Coat your hands with cooking spray, then shape the popcorn into 3-inch balls. Let cool.

PEANUT CANDY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, pecans and M&M's; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, oil and marshmallows; cook and stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well., When cool enough to handle, shape into popcorn balls. Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap or stacking.

CANDY CORN & PEANUT POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Cook popcorn according to package directions; place in a large bowl. Add candy corn and peanuts; mix well., In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows, butter and oil. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well. Cool slightly., With greased hands, shape mixture into 12 popcorn balls, about 2-1/3 cups each. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS WITH REESE'S CANDY

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet or work surface with waxed paper; set aside.
• Stir sugar, corn syrup, butter and peanut butter together in a large saucepan. Bring to a FULL boil over medium heat.
• Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. Pour sugar mixture over popcorn and stir until well coated.
• Stir in the Reese's gently and allow mixture to cool slightly. Don't wait too long as it will get too hard and you won't be able to form the popcorn balls.
• Coat your hands in butter and form balls any size you like. Let cool fully on the wax paper.
• Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.

CANDY CANE POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large greased bowl or roasting pan; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the water, baking soda and vanilla; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine corn syrup and butter; heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Add sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reaches 230° (thread stage), about 2 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla mixture (mixture will foam) until blended. Immediately pour over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Cool for about 5 minutes, stirring several times. , When cool enough to handle, firmly shape with buttered hands into 2-in. balls. Insert straight end of candy cane in the center of each ball.

POPCORN CANDY BALLS

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are softened.
• Add popcorn and candies; mix until evenly coated with marshmallows.
• Allow to cool enough to touch. Grease hands with butter and form into balls.

LOADED CANDY POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the popcorn with mini graham cookies.
• In a large pot combine the marshmallows and margarine or butter; cook stirring over medium-low heat until melted and combined, then remove from heat.
• Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn; toss to coat.
• Add/mix in the candy corn.
• Working as quickly as possible and using lightly greased hands shape into 20 even balls (about 3-inches wide) pressing together firmly when shaping.
• Place onto greased waxed paper to cool completely.
• Wrap each ball in plain or colored plastic wrap.
• Store in an airtight container for 3 days (these are so good that they won't even last that long lol!).

CANDY CANE POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Pop popcorn and set aside in a bowl.
• 2. In a heavy saucepan mix sugar, syrup, water and vinegar. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly (use a candy thermometer to test mix).
• 3. When the temperature reaches 260 degrees remove from heat and immediately pour mixture over the popped popcorn.
• 4. Grease a large spoon and mix popcorn until all of it is completely covered.
• 5. Let the popcorn cool slightly so that it can be handled.
• 6. Form popcorn into balls with buttered fingers. Press the crushed candy cane pieces into the sides of the popcorn balls.

CANDY CORN POPCORN BALLS

Steps:

• Microwave butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin until well blended.
• Pour marshmallow mixture over combined popcorn and candy corn in large bowl. Mix lightly until well coated.
• Shape into 16 (2-inch) balls or other shapes with greased or wet hands.