CHRISTMAS POPCORN BALLS RECIPE

IngredientsPopcorn: 14 cups of plain, popped popcorn (removed of any unpopped kernels).Caramel: ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and ¼ cup corn syrup.Flavoring: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ¼ teaspoon salt.Christmas Decor: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (melted) and red and green holiday sprinkles. InstructionsPrepare the Popcorn: Place your 14 cups of popped popcorn into a very large, greased mixing bowl. : Melt the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil while stirring, then let it bubble for about 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Coat the Popcorn: Slowly pour the warm caramel mixture over the popcorn, stirring continuously until all the kernels are evenly coated Shape the Balls: Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes so it is safe to touch. Grease your hands with cooking spray or butter, then firmly press and roll 1-cup portions of the mixture into tight spheres. Place them on parchment paper to set. Decorate: Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn balls and immediately top with red and green Christmas sprinkles before the chocolate hardens