(makes 6 popcorn balls)
Recipe provided courtesy of the National Honey Board
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 5 cups hot-air popped popcorn
- Butter for handling
Directions:
| 1. |
Place air-popped popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. |
| 2. |
In a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, sugar, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high or to 275 degrees for 5-7 minutes. |
| 3. |
Pour honey mixture over popcorn and stir to coat with a wooden spoon then set aside to cool. |
| 4. |
After thoroughly washing your hands first, butter your hands then shape popcorn into balls. |
*Nutrition Facts Label are calculated with 2 tablespoons butter and hot air popped popcorn
Nutrition Facts per serving (1/6 of recipe or 48 grams):
176 calories, 37 calories from fat, 4 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat,
10 milligrams cholesterol, 44 milligrams sodium, 36 grams carbohydrates,
1 gram dietary fiber, 30 gram sugars, 1 gram protein, 4% Vitamin A,
0% Vitamin C, 0% Calcium, 4% Iron.