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Pumpkin Pie Popcorn Balls

 
Kids and Parents will enjoy making this healthy holiday snack.
 

Ingredients

 
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 cups fresh popped popcorn
  • 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup whole or chopped dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, apples, or apricots)
 

Directions

 
Kids: Combine honey, brown sugar, and butter in microwave-safe container.
Kids: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and heat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and steaming hot.
Together: Carefully remove honey syrup dish from microwave with the help of an adult.
Kids: Put popcorn, pumpkin seeds, and dried fruit in a large mixing bowl.
Together: Pour cooked honey syrup over popcorn and toss with a wooden spoon until you have coated all the pieces of popcorn with honey syrup. Let mixture cool 10 minutes before forming into balls.
Kids: Stir in cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Set aside.
Together: Spray your hands generously with cooking spray or dampen them with a splash of water. With your hands, take a scoop of popcorn mixture and form into a 2 to 3-inch sized popcorn ball. Repeat until you have made all the mixture into popcorn balls.
Adults: Popcorn balls may be wrapped individually with plastic wrap and stored for 3 to 5 days.


 
 
About this Recipe
  • Serves: 10
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
 
 
 
Submitted By
Barbera Beery
 
 
 
Chef Solus Approved!
This recipe was reviewed by our dietitians and has received our Chef Solus Two Thumbs Up Approval!
 
 
 
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