Candies & ChocolatesNo. 8499 · The 2026 edition
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
These candy corn popcorn balls are a sweet and salty Halloween treat that's easy to make and fun to eat.
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This recipe combines buttery popcorn with candy corn and salted peanuts, all held together with a homemade caramel coating. After shaping the mixture into balls, let them set until firm. They're perfect for Halloween parties and can be stored for several days.
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook the bag of microwave popcorn as directed on the package. Transfer it to a large bowl or a strainer and pick out any unpopped kernels. Then stir in the candy corn and salted peanuts.
- Unwrap the caramel candies and put them in a small saucepan along with the heavy cream. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the caramel is fully melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted caramel over the popcorn mixture. Use a long spoon to stir everything together until the popcorn, candy corn, and peanuts are evenly coated with caramel.
- Lightly wet your hands to keep the caramel from sticking too much. Carefully (the mixture will still be hot) grab a handful and press it into a ball. Set the ball on a sheet of wax paper. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Let the popcorn balls sit on the wax paper until the caramel hardens. You should get about 6 large balls. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days if not eating immediately.
