Jello Popcorn Balls Recipe

Uncle Jimmy's legendary Jello Popcorn Balls recipe! Create vibrant, delicious treats for any holiday or celebration. Customize the color and flavor of the Jello to match your theme. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 245.7 kcal

Protein 3g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Jello Popcorn Balls

Light Corn Syrup
Granulated Sugar
Jello Gelatin
6 cups popped popcorn

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How to Make Jello Popcorn Balls

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light corn syrup.
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove from heat and immediately stir in 3 oz (1 package) of your favorite flavor Jello until completely dissolved.
Gently pour the Jello mixture over 6 cups of popped popcorn in a large bowl.
Lightly butter your hands. Gently mix the popcorn and Jello mixture until the popcorn is evenly coated.
Using buttered hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
Place the popcorn balls on wax paper to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

Carbs

18g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Desserts Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Inexpensive Low In Something

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Jello Popcorn Balls?

Jello Popcorn Balls takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Jello Popcorn Balls?

Jello Popcorn Balls has approximately 245.7 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Jello Popcorn Balls?

The key ingredients for Jello Popcorn Balls are Light Corn Syrup, Granulated Sugar, Jello Gelatin, Popped Corn. See the full list with measurements above.