Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls (Caramel & Karo Syrup Recipe)

Name: Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls (Caramel & Karo Syrup 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

Crisp, chewy popcorn balls coated in buttery caramel with Karo syrup—adapted from a 1972 Betty Crocker classic. No marshmallow shortcuts, just real caramel and simple steps

Updated at: Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:43:32 GMT