Description
Turtle Popcorn Balls are a delightful treat that combines crunchy popcorn, rich caramel, and chocolate for a nostalgic snack experience. Perfect for parties, movie nights, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these easy-to-make popcorn balls will bring smiles to everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
Instructions
- 1. Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt. Stir until melted and bubbling (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Boil without stirring for an additional 4-5 minutes until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 4. Pour the warm caramel over the popcorn in batches, folding gently until fully coated.
- 5. Add chocolate chips and peanuts while still warm; mix well.
- 6. Grease hands with butter or cooking spray and form small balls (about 2 inches in diameter). Let cool completely on parchment paper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg