Microwave Caramel Corn or Popcorn Balls Recipe

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Microwave Caramel Corn or Popcorn Balls
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, microwave butter on high.
  2. Stir in brown sugar & corn syrup.
  3. Microwave on high for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring once, until mixture boils.
  4. Microwave on high 3 minutes without stirring.
  5. Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
  6. Stir into popped popcorn, mixing well.
  7. Microwave on 70 percent (medium) forn1 minute.
  8. Remove and stir.
  9. Microwave on medium 1 more.
  10. Remove and stir to coat.
  11. Remove and spread on jelly roll pan lined with nonstick foil or wax paper.
  12. Frm into balls or cool and break apart.
  13. Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or add nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 432.83 Kcal (1812 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.17g 25%
Cholesterol 40.26mg 13%
Sodium 110.13mg 5%
Potassium 120.36mg 3%
Total Carbs 73.44g 24%
Sugars 57.67g 231%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 2.79g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 40.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 414.11 Kcal (1734 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.47g 25%
Cholesterol 38.52mg 13%
Sodium 105.36mg 5%
Potassium 115.16mg 3%
Total Carbs 70.27g 24%
Sugars 55.18g 231%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 12%
Protein 2.67g 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 38.5mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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