Candy Cane Popcorn Balls
Candy Cane Popcorn Balls combine crunchy popcorn with sweet, minty candy canes, creating a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. The rich caramel flavor and holiday colors make it a delightful dessert that appeals to both kids and adults looking for a fun, homemade sweet snack.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Keep popped corn in a 225°F oven to stay warm.
- Butter the sides of a saucepan. Combine sugar, light corn syrup, vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the saucepan.
- Cook until the mixture reaches the hard-ball stage (250°F on a candy thermometer). Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the hot syrup mixture slowly over the warm popcorn; stir just to mix well.
- Butter your hands and shape the mixture into balls around the candy canes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).