Some people regard popcorn balls primarily as a Halloween party. After all the popcorn balls are easy to make, delicious and just to darned much fun!

You know, our ancestors know How to make popcorn balls but why they have selected Halloween to do it?. After all popcorn was readily available to them in the fall at harvest time. Not only that but other elements that were probably used, like molasses or maple syrup, were also produced in the fall and were plentiful.

You will find all the elements necessary to make these Munchies popcorn are available all the time. So let's enjoy!

How to make popcorn balls

These easy to make, tasty treats are basically just good crunchy stuff held together by sticky things.

Of course, the requirements are crunchy popcorn. And you really need your own pop. This way you can be sure there will be no flavorings or salt that could shake the taste you want to achieve.

Using Microwave Popcorn

A hot air popper is ideal for blowing the popcorn balls. However, except balls, some people do not like popcorn in hot air if you are one of them then do not invest in one. However, If you already have a hot air popper then use it. The method described here is the method for home microwave.

Apply some cooking spray to sandwich bags paper so they won't stick.

Measure 1 / 4 cup of popcorn and spray with cooking spray. Add corn which are alreay sprayed into the sandwich bag and make two 1 inch folds to keep it in.

Place the bag in the microwave set on high for about 1.15 minutes. This time varies from microwave to microwave.

Just repeat the process until you have everything you need. Remove all unpopped kernels before making balls. Now that you have the makings crunchy it is time for the sticky stuff.

There are some variations to consider for the sticky stuff. The most complicated recipes call for melting sugar to softball stage. This is certainly not something you want to do with kiddies in the kitchen.