Pumpkin Popcorn Balls

Nov. 26, 2019
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Prep Time: 5 minutes      Cooking Time: 5 minutes 
Equipment: pot, large mixing bowl, saucepan, mixing spoon, parchment-lined baking sheet, measuring cups and spoons
Servings: 6 servings         Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball   

 

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons Canola Oil 

5 tablespoons popcorn kernels 

1 cup Honey 

5-10 drops Orange Food Coloring 

Tootsie Roll Mini Candies 

1 slice Green Airhead Candy (or any green candy)  
 
 
 
Instructions:
 

1. Add canola oil to pot on medium high heat. Add popcorn kernels and cover with lid. Occasionally swirl to redistribute hot oil. When kernels pop rapidly, crack the lid to allow excess steam to escape. 

2. Place popcorn in large mixing bowl. Set aside. 

3. Heat ¼ cup of honey over medium high heat in a saucepan. Allow honey to simmer, stirring occasionally. 

4. Add orange food coloring. Leave to simmer for 1 minute. 

5. Remove honey from heat and add the remaining ¾ cup of honey at room temperature. Drizzle evenly over popcorn. 

6. Shape popcorn into small balls. Place on parchment- lined baking sheet. 

7. While popcorn is still warm, add Tootsie roll minis as stems and green candy as leaves. Leave to cool before serving.

 

Variations:  

● Use agave syrup instead of honey 

● Swop Tootsie rolls for pretzels sticks