Christmas Popcorn Balls

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Step 2

Spray a large roasting pan or baking pan lightly with a nonstick cooking spray. Add popcorn and place in a 200ºF oven until warm.

Step 3

Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a 2-quart saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat. Continue stirring and boil for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove syrup mixture from heat.  Then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour syrup mixture over warm popcorn stirring to coat well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.  Then gently add in the M&Ms and the sprinkles and mix to combine.

Step 6

Once the mixture has cooled slightly and is able to be touched, spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Working quickly, shape twelve 3-inch popcorn balls.

Step 7

Cool completely.  Then the popcorn balls are ready to serve and enjoy!