Honey Popcorn Balls
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 5 cups hot-air popped popcorn
  • butter for handling
Directions
1. Place air-popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside.



2. In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, sugar, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high or to 275° F for 5-7 minutes.



3. Pour honey mixture over popcorn and stir to coat with a wooden spoon then set aside to cool.



4. After thoroughly washing your hands first, butter your hands then shape popcorn into balls.



Makes 6 popcorn balls.



Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 156.6
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.3 mg
  • Sodium: 21.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

Member Reviews
  • TANITHSTILES
     I only had brown sugar, and used less than 1/4 cup and upped the cinnamon. this where a late night hit! Rolled them small and it was just enough to satisfy! Will make again. - 10/31/09
  • LILMISZSUNSHINE
     hahahaha they were great i used no calorie sweetener though they were just as good - 7/6/09
  • MICANDREU
     Wow. I get sweet and saltly together, without blowing the caloires to bits.... - 3/9/08
  • JUSTTRISH
     When you want something crunchy and yummy but you don't want to blow you calories, this is what you should have! - 3/15/07
  • TRICOTINE
     No food coloring but shunks of dried cranberries instead to add some dramatic effects. ☺ - 10/18/10
  • GROOVYKARMA1
     good but I found a little too sweet for me. maybe next time I will cut down on the sugar. - 10/30/08
  • HOPE2BE
     very good - 10/26/09
  • TJVIXEN
     Very good it reminds me of the popcorn balls I used to get from a neighbour of mine for halloween when I was a little girl :0) - 12/18/08
  • LEELEE52
     I made this as a treat for my nephews and they loved it. - 3/20/08
  • BUDDY_LOVE
     I seen a couple posts of ppl mentioning leaving out the food color. I didn't see it listed in the ingredients? My mom always used jello for coloring. Of course this would be in exchange of the sugar, honey & cinnamon. - 1/9/11
  • DAMETEMPLAR
     Replaced sugar and honey with half iwater and half corn syrup and it tasted just like my mother's with the addition of cinnamon to bring it up to date. Love it!!! - 1/6/11
  • AMYMAHAR
     Very good, but a little to sweat for me, so next time I think I'll reduce the sugar amount. Kids lived them! - 1/6/11
  • TISHTISHX
     Skipped the cinnamon, added maple flavor & walnuts. Dropped by spoonfuls on waxed paper to cool. Better than crunch-n-munch or cracker jacks! - 1/5/11
  • SUGARSMOM2
     grandchildren loves this .. and of course i do also . - 1/5/11
  • LEANJEAN6
     fun to make and great snacking food-- - 1/5/11
  • COUNTRYMAMA31
     I have never made this, but it sure sounds good. I don't see why you couldn't use Splenda. I do have the Slenda recipe book and they have a recipe for carmel corn, do I say go ahead with the Splenda. Bon chance! - 10/18/10
  • DRAGONHAWK
     the oly thing bad I have t say is the info n this wrong it does have sugars. Try putting nuts in and make balls smaller. - 3/10/08
  • VINDICATED
     Any suggestions on how to keep these once they are made? Air tight container, in or out of the fridge? I would assume out but ya never know! - 4/16/07
  • NEVER_QUIT1
     This is a great idea will try it soon - 12/11/20
  • BONNIE1552
     Interesting. - 12/11/20
  • FISHGUT3
     thanks - 11/13/20
  • SRIVERS1
     These were really good did use a little less cinnamon. Hubby really liked them. - 6/21/19
  • HEALTHYDESIRE
     This took care of my sweet tooth and without too many calories. - 3/22/11
  • TWILLAP
     this is great! I used an artificial sweetner and added almonds. I love crunch-n-munch, this is a great substitute! - 3/20/11
  • MOMMYNURSE
     These were pretty good. Problem was I ate like 4 of them. They are a very "munchy" type item and it's too easy to eat all of it! Probably won't make too frequently as just 1 isn't satisfying .. too tempting. - 1/16/11



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