Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn (about ½ cup un-popped); vegetable oil (for popping); cooking spray (to prevent sticking); ¾ cup white sugar; ¾ cup brown sugar; ½ cup corn syrup (light or dark); ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ¾ cup butter

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Old-fashioned popcorn balls with a crisp-and-chewy caramel coating made with Karo syrup. This classic homemade popcorn balls recipe is perfect for holidays and treats.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:23:37 GMT