Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Crunch or Balls Recipe

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Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Crunch or Balls
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
252
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick baking mats; set aside.
  2. Pop popcorn according to package directions, get rid of unpopped kernels; set aside.
  3. Make caramel: Combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook, without stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes, swirling pot occasionally.
  4. Remove mixture from heat and quickly stir in salt, vanilla, cinnamon & cayenne with a heatproof spatula or spoon. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture and stir to incorporate. Divide popcorn mixture evenly between baking sheets. Transfer to oven and bake, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Let cool on sheet pans before breaking apart into clusters. Store popcorn in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  6. *Note: If you opt for the ‘pepitas’ the pumpkin seeds instead of nuts (use one or the other not both) ~ you will need to toast the pumpkin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat, until browned and popping, tossing and stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. (Do this in batches, if needed.) Then, add to the popcorn.
  7. *If making popcorn balls, use following directions: When the popcorn is cool enough to handle, coat your hands with some butter and shape into 4-inch balls. Wrap in waxed paper and tie with a string, if desired. Serve or store covered at room temperature for up to a week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.06 Kcal (1055 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.3g 25%
Cholesterol 24.48mg 8%
Sodium 248.78mg 10%
Potassium 21.9mg 0%
Total Carbs 23.06g 8%
Sugars 15.96g 64%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 8%
Protein 5.78g 12%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 378.57 Kcal (1585 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.49g 25%
Cholesterol 36.77mg 8%
Sodium 373.64mg 10%
Potassium 32.9mg 0%
Total Carbs 34.63g 8%
Sugars 23.97g 64%
Dietary Fiber 2.96g 8%
Protein 8.67g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 4%
Iron 5.1mg 19%
Calcium 18mg 1%

* 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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