Coconut Curry Popcorn Balls

Popcorn is a great snack that we love to eat plain and simple, but it can also be fun to jazz things up and create a bold and tasty snack. Popcorn balls are the perfect way to do that and are so fun because the herbs and spices can be easily changed to satisfy any craving. These coconut curry popcorn balls hit almost all the flavor profiles with a little sweetness, saltiness, some heat and complexity from the curry.

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Coconut Curry Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 8cupsWise air-popped sea salt popcorn

• ⅓cuphoney

• 1cupsugar

• 1teaspoonwhite vinegar

• 1teaspoonsea salt

• 4tablespoonsvegetable oil

• 3teaspoonscurry powder, plus extra for dusting

• ¼teaspoonvanilla extract

• 1cupunsweetened coconut flakes

• ½teaspoonchili powder

Instructions

• POUR a tablespoon vegetable oil into a large bowl to coat the sides.

• ADD popcorn to the bowl.

• PLACE honey, sugar, vinegar and salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in oil, curry powder and vanilla extract.

• DRIZZLE honey mixture over popcorn while hot. Add coconut and mix well, making sure every piece of popcorn is covered.

• WAIT until popcorn is cool enough to touch.

• PRESS the mixture into balls slightly larger than golf ball.

• PLACE on waxed paper and sift chili powder and addition curry powder over the popcorn balls. Let cool completely.

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