Why shouldn’t adults enjoy the whimsical play of a dessert on a stick? Here’s a popcorn ball that’s not just for kids!
Traditional popcorn balls are usually loaded with gooey sweetness, but I’ve created a contemporary version with more grown-up appeal. These coffeehouse-inspired popcorn balls are made with caramel, chocolate and espresso powder—what a combination!
Did you know that macchiato means marked or stained? In this case, the popcorn is “marked” with a little espresso. You have to try them—I’ve already eaten 3. Okay, maybe 4!!!!
as photographed by our team, alacartepartners
Caramel Macchiato Popcorn Balls
Makes 6 popcorn balls
8 cups popped popcorn
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 tablespoon warm water
20 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 popsicle or craft sticks
– Place popcorn in large bowl. In small bowl, stir together espresso powder and warm water.
– In medium glass bowl, microwave caramels, chocolate chips and espresso mixture on HIGH (100%) power, 1 and 1/2 minutes. Stir
mixture until completely melted.
– Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and quickly stir until popcorn is well coated. Using greased hands, shape mixture into 6 balls.
Insert a stick into each ball.
– Store in airtight container up to 1 week.
Tips
– You can use store-bought popcorn; air popped popcorn or your favorite microwave popcorn.
– For a sweeter treat, use kettle corn.
– Instead of forming the popcorn mixture into balls, spread it in single layer on a baking sheet. Let sit for 30 minutes and break into clusters.
– For added coffeehouse flavor, stir 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon into the espresso mixture.
Cathy
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Even though I’m technically an adult, I definitely still like to play with my food. And am quite whimsical about it. Does that mean i qualify to eat one of these delicious creations? I love caramel macchiatos and these sound fantastic!
Perhaps one is never too old to play with one’s food? Have you ever been to hellocupcakebook.com? Our friend Karen Tack is the genius behind some amazing cupcake creations.
Yum! I love popcorn and caramel macchiato’s. My 2 favorite things in 1!
what a good idea!! Sounds good, looks even better.. so I wonder how it tastes! :))
Greets from BFC !!!
These sound sooooo great! A grown up version of a childhood favorite!
these look amaizing! i would love to have some right about now:) thank you for sharing.
If only my daughter hadn’t just gotten braces . . . these sound wonderful!