Two of the things that kids and adults like about Halloween foods are the creepy
crawlies and the ghoulish items. The problem is that ghoulish or icky, isn’t always
appropriate. And to be honest, even I don’t want to attend a party where everything
attacks my senses and imagination. Sometimes I just want to eat that I can eye-dentify,
if you know what I mean.
The most versatile snack I’ve found that fits this bill is popcorn balls. You add all sorts of
flavors and you can “dress” them up with gross creepy crawlies for older people or fun
items appropriate for the younger children.
These Halloween Popcorn Balls fit perfectly with any crowd and here is how you can
make them for your celebration too.
Ingredients
3 cups brown sugar
3 cups corn syrup
3 sticks butter (1 ½ cups)
3 teaspoon salt
3 cups popcorn kernels, popped
Makes approximately 36 small popcorn balls
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, add a small amount of oil. Add 1 cup
and about 1 cup unpopped popcorn kernels. As popping begins, listen to the speed of
the kernel pops. When the speed slows to about 2-3 seconds between pops, popcorn
should be ready... This is ONLY an estimate! Do not allow popcorn to burn. Repeat 2
more times or until you have about 48 cups of popped corn.
Note: Pour popcorn into a large bowl. If you do not have a bowl large enough, you can
thoroughly clean & dry your kitchen sink, lay a saucer over the hole and use it.
Sift through popcorn to remove any unpopped kernels at the bottom of the bowl.
Using the same pan you popped the corn in, add the brown sugar and corn syrup.Next
add the butter and salt. Bring to a simmer; continue simmering for about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and slowly pour over popcorn. Using a large spoon, stir until all
popcorn is well coated.
Once popcorn has cooled enough to handle, shape into balls with your hands, pressing
tight to ensure they stay together. Decorate with candy corn, candy sprinkles, gummy
worms, etc.
Note: Adding candies into the mix doesn’t work well as the waxy candy coating tends to
make the popcorn balls break apart. 
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