eggnog popcorn balls
Lovin' this recipe with some popcorn, nuts and nog, how fun! This would be a fun snack for a cold evening when everyone is snuggled around together watching a movie and sipping on some hot chocolate. I was excited to run across this recipe on Chow.com
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 (3-inch) popcorn balls
Ingredients
- 9 cups plain popped pocorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or rum
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
How To Make eggnog popcorn balls
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Step 1Coat a large heatproof bowl with butter, vegetable oil, or cooking spray and place popcorn in the bowl.
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Step 2Place sugar, corn syrup, water, vinegar, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir to combine. Place over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture registers 260°F on a candy/fat thermometer, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter, nutmeg, and vanilla until melted and smooth.
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Step 3Immediately drizzle sugar mixture over popcorn. Add pecans and stir continuously with a rubber spatula, scraping the bottom of the bowl, until popcorn is thoroughly coated and cool enough to handle, about 3 minutes.
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Step 4Using buttered or oiled hands, tightly press mixture (it may still be a bit warm) into 3-inch rounds. Place on waxed or parchment paper to cool completely, about 15 to 20 minutes. Popcorn balls will last about 5 days at room temp. in an airtight container.
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