Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Balls Recipe
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These Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Balls make for a yummy Trick or Treat for moms, dads and of course the kids will love them too! These are perfect to pass out to family and friends, bring to a party, or to send to school for fall treat. You are likely to have all ingredients in your pantry already, and only need a candy thermometer for “fancy” equipment (it’s not a must but definitely helps.)
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After wrapping tightly in plastic wrap, twist the end into a “stem” and tie off with raffia or twine for a fun little country pumpkin. Print off the labels to identify the flavor at parties and thread through twine. Might I suggest printing them on card stock for added stability.
Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Balls Recipe
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Ingredients:
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. salt
Directions:
- Pop the popcorn your preferred way- stovetop, air popper, or even microwaved. Transfer to a large bowl, making sure to remove all un-popped kernels.
- Fill another large bowl with ice water, lay out waxed paper or aluminum foil for popcorn balls to set on.
- In a small container like a paper cup mix pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and cinnamon, set aside.
- In a large saucepan combine; corn syrup, brown sugar, salt and butter.
- Simmer over medium-high heat, stir constantly until mixture boils. Allow syrup to boil, unstirred until candy thermometer reaches 275°. Remove from heat stir in spice and vanilla mixture.
- Pour syrup over mixture and use a wooden spoon to coat popcorn kernels. Let cool slightly.
- Dip hands in ice water, shake off excess, shape popcorn into 3-4 inch balls and place on paper or foil to cool.
- Wrap popcorn balls tightly in plastic wrap.
Makes about 18 popcorn balls.
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Last Updated on July 21, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living