Dairy-Free Classic Popcorn Balls
Delight in the nostalgic charm of homemade **Dairy-Free Classic Popcorn Balls**, a timeless treat perfect for any occasion! This recipe combines airy, freshly-popped popcorn with a luscious homemade syrup crafted from granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and hints of fragrant vanilla, all brought together with the richness of coconut oil for a dairy-free twist. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, these perfectly sweet and chewy popcorn balls are ideal for parties, snack-time, or holiday gift-giving. Crafted to perfection at the hard-ball candy stage, these crowd-pleasers are easy to shape and individually wrap, ensuring freshness and convenience. Whether you're embracing a dairy-free lifestyle or simply craving a classic treat, these vegan-friendly popcorn balls are sure to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, ensuring it's free of unpopped kernels.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir while cooking over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
Insert a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 250°F (hard ball stage).
Once at 250°F, quickly remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the salt, vanilla extract, and coconut oil until completely blended.
Carefully pour the hot mixture over the popcorn, using a spatula to evenly coat the popcorn. Work quickly to ensure even coverage.
Once the mixture is cool enough to handle but still pliable, lightly oil your hands and shape the coated popcorn into balls, about the size of a tennis ball.
Place the popcorn balls on the prepared baking sheet to cool completely and firm up.
Once set, wrap each popcorn ball individually in plastic wrap for storage to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.9 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1226 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.8 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 378.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 178 mg | 4% | |
*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.
