Caramel Cereal and Popcorn Balls
Indulge in the perfect harmony of sweet and crunchy with these irresistible Caramel Cereal and Popcorn Balls! Crafted from a delightful blend of airy popped popcorn and crispy cereal, these no-bake treats are coated in a rich, buttery caramel made with brown sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser comes together quickly and is perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a grab-and-go snack. Shaped into fun, handheld balls, they offer a mess-free way to enjoy the nostalgic flavors of homemade caramel. Whether you're looking for a quick dessert or a unique addition to your snack table, these caramel-coated bites are sure to disappear in seconds! Keywords: caramel cereal balls, popcorn snacks, easy no-bake desserts, sweet and salty recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Popcorn (popped, unseasoned)
- 3 cups Cereal (like crispy rice or corn flakes)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Lightly spray a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray, then add the popped popcorn and cereal. Toss gently to combine.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and carefully stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Quickly pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and cereal mixture, tossing gently but thoroughly with a spatula to coat evenly.
Spray your hands lightly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then shape the mixture into 3-inch balls. Work quickly before the caramel hardens.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Once cooled, store the caramel cereal and popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.8 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1469 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 460.5 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 319.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 1192 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
