# Candy Corn Popcorn Balls Recipe

- Link: https://stephiethehappymom.com/candy-corn-popcorn-balls/
- Published: 2017-11-29T19:46:57-05:00
- Author: Stephie

**Wikipedia says that Candy Corn was invented by George Renninger in 1880 and that
90 billion pounds of them are sold annually. Can you believe that? The numbers are
impressive and represent the kick-off of the holiday season where no one loses weight
and the majority of us put on five to fifteen pounds…**

### So what is it that makes Candy Corn so popular?

It can’t be the color because it now comes in different colors with the popular 
addition of brown. The brown, chocolate, layer appeals to many, while most of us
prefer the traditional colors of a yellow base, orange middle, and white top.

I suppose their small size is one reason for their popularity, although there is
now a new and optional larger size. You feel innocent while eating a couple dozen
at a time because they’re so small. “Just a few won’t hurt me.” You say to yourself
as you pop another 2-3 into your mouth. And before you know it, the bag is half 
empty and guilt sets in.

## Candy Corn Popcorn Balls

For those who are severely addicted to Candy Corn, here is an original recipe to
try. These Candy Corn Popcorn Balls fit perfectly with any crowd and here is how
you can make them:

_Ingredients_

 * 2 ounces butter, melted
 * 4 cups mini marshmallows
 * 12 cups popcorn, popped
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1.5 cups candy corn

_Directions_

1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil 
with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Place the popped popcorn and the candy corn in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

3. In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter, the marshmallows and salt. Bring
to a simmer and stir constantly until the marshmallows is almost melted.

4. Remove from heat, add the vanilla, stir again and slowly pour over popcorn and
candy corn, using a large spoon, stir until everything is well coated.

5. Allow the mixture to sit for a minute, to cool down the hot marshmallow.

6. Once popcorn has cooled enough to handle, spray your hands with nonstick cooking
spray and shape into balls with your hands, pressing tight to ensure they stay together.

Note: Make sure that the balls are compact; loosely formed popcorn balls easily 
fall apart. If the balls don’t form at first, allow the mixture to sit for another
minute, this seems to help them hold together.

![Candy Corn](https://stephiethehappymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Happy-Halloween-
Candy-Corn-150x150.png "candy corn")

Mr Candy Corn

![Candy Corn](https://stephiethehappymom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Halloween-
Cuties-Candy-Corn-150x150.png)

**Miss Candy Corn**

**By the way, did you know that someone thought to make a special day for this wonderful
gastronomic invention? If I had realized before that the 30th of October was the
day to celebrate this candy, I would have made a point of eating them with everyone
else instead of hunted them a few days after Halloween in order to get them at half-
price or less, and then eat them during November. But now that I know of this special“
Candy Corn” day, I’ll fork over the extra dough and get them earlier.**

**How about you?**