Turtle Popcorn Ball: A Sweet & Salty Treat in Just 30 Minutes

Turtle Popcorn Ball is a delightful sweet and salty treat combining crunchy popcorn with chocolate and caramel, perfect for gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 balls

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Popcorn Base

12 cups popcorn freshly popped

For the Melted Mixture

1 cup Karo® syrup substitute with corn syrup if needed
1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
1 cup caramel pieces pre-packaged or homemade

For the Texture

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for nut-free
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Medium saucepan
Spatula
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Popcorn: Start by popping about 12 cups of popcorn using your preferred method. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Melt the Toppings: In a saucepan, combine Karo syrup, chocolate chips, and caramel pieces over low heat until smooth.
Combine Melted Mixture with Popcorn: Pour melted mixture over popcorn and gently fold until well-coated.
Add Nuts and Mini Chips: Fold in chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution.
Form the Balls: Coat your hands with butter, shape mixture into golf ball-sized balls, and place on parchment paper.
Drizzle and Cool: Melt extra chocolate chips and drizzle over popcorn balls. Allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store the popcorn balls in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or 10 days in the fridge. They can be frozen for 3 months.

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