Grandma'S Popcorn Balls
Sweet, chewy popcorn balls with a hint of vanilla and caramel flavor, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a nostalgic treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put sugar, white syrup, water, and butter in a saucepan and cook, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Continue cooking without stirring until the syrup forms a brittle ball in cold water or reaches 270°F (hard crack stage).
- Add vanilla to the syrup and stir to mix.
- Pour the hot syrup over popped popcorn and mix well to coat evenly.
- Wet hands when shaping the mixture into balls to prevent sticking.
- Form the mixture into 12 medium-sized popcorn balls and let cool.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
321
kcal
16% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Keto-friendly
Under 400 cal
Contains
Milk
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).