Jolly Rancher Flavored Popcorn Balls
Colorful, fruity popcorn balls flavored with Jolly Rancher gelatin, turning classic popcorn into a nostalgic, candy-like treat that’s fun, sweet, and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 popcorn balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 package Jolly Rancher gelatin (any flavor)
10 cups plain popped popcorn
Instructions
- Add corn syrup, sugar, and Jolly Rancher gelatin to a heavy saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar dissolves.
- Let the mixture boil for about 1 minute until smooth and fully combined.
- Carefully pour the hot mixture over the popped popcorn in a large bowl.
- Mix quickly to evenly coat the popcorn.
- With lightly wet hands, shape the warm popcorn mixture into balls.
- Place popcorn balls on parchment paper and allow them to cool completely before serving or wrapping.
Notes
Keep hands damp with cold water to prevent sticking.
Work quickly before the mixture cools and hardens.
Use plain popcorn so the fruity flavor shines.
Different gelatin flavors can be used for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popcorn ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
