These caramel popcorn balls are studded with brownie pieces and chocolate chips, then dipped and drizzled with more chocolate. They make a great thoughtful treat for any occasion.

April 27, 2024

Chocolate Lover’s Popcorn Balls

Name: Chocolate Lover’s Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 bag (82 g) Orville Redenbacher ® Microwavable Extra Buttery Popcorn; 1 cup (200 g) Granulated sugar; 1/4 cup (60 mL) Corn syrup; 1/4 cup (60 g) Butter; 1 tbsp (15 mL) Lemon juice; 1/2 tsp (2. 5 g) Salt; 1 tsp (5 g) Baking soda; 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) Vanilla extract; 2 cups (256 g) Crumbled prepared fudge brownies; 1 cup (128 g) Mini dark chocolate chips; 3 1/3 cups (450 g) Dark chocolate; 3/4 cups (100 g) Milk chocolate; 3/4 cups (100 g) White chocolate

15

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
13
Number of Ingredients
8
Servings

Tags:

Orville,
Dessert,
Under 45 min

Ingredients

1 bag (82 g) Orville Redenbacher ® Microwavable Extra Buttery Popcorn
1 cup (200 g) Granulated sugar
1/4 cup (60 mL) Corn syrup
1/4 cup (60 g) Butter
1 tbsp (15 mL) Lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2. 5 g) Salt
1 tsp (5 g) Baking soda
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) Vanilla extract
2 cups (256 g) Crumbled prepared fudge brownies
1 cup (128 g) Mini dark chocolate chips
3 1/3 cups (450 g) Dark chocolate
3/4 cups (100 g) Milk chocolate
3/4 cups (100 g) White chocolate

Directions

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Step one

Prepare Orville Redenbacher® Microwavable Extra Buttery Popcorn according to package directions. Transfer popcorn to large bowl; set aside.
Step two

In heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, 1 tbsp (15 mL) water and salt; bring to boil, swirling to combine.
Step three

Boil for 5 to 10 minutes or until caramel reaches 245°F (118°C) on candy thermometer for firm ball stage (pliable ball of caramel is formed when spoonful of caramel is added to small dish of cold water). Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla.
Step four

Working quickly, pour over popcorn, tossing evenly to coat. Let cool slightly. Add brownie pieces and dark chocolate chips, tossing well to combine.
Step five

Using buttered or wet hands, firmly pack cupful (250 mL) of mixture into ball; repeat with remaining mixture. Place on parchment paper-lined tray. Insert craft stick into centre of each ball. Let cool completely.
Step six

Place dark chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium, stirring every 30 seconds, for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and melted. Let cool slightly.
Step seven

Dip popcorn balls in dark chocolate, letting excess drip back into bowl. Transfer to parchment paper-lined tray. Let stand until chocolate is set.
Step eight

Place milk chocolate in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth and melted. Repeat with white chocolate. Let cool slightly.
Step nine

Drizzle milk and white chocolate over popcorn balls. Let stand until chocolate is set. Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.