Ingredients for Popcorn Owls
- Popped Popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Light Corn Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- White Vinegar
- 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
- 10-12 candy corn pieces
- Candy Orange Slices
- Miniature M&M Baking Bits
- Black Licorice
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How to Make Popcorn Owls
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Place popped popcorn in a large bowl and keep warm in the oven.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 250°F (121°C).
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in butter and vinegar until butter is melted.
- Pour the hot mixture over the warm popcorn in the bowl.
- Toss gently to coat the popcorn evenly.
- Once the mixture is cool enough to handle (but still slightly sticky), dip your hands in cold water to prevent sticking. Quickly shape the popcorn mixture into five 3 1/4-inch balls and five 4-inch balls.
- Flatten the bottom of each popcorn ball slightly for better stability.
- Place a small ball on top of a large ball to form the owl's head and body.
- Use marshmallow creme to attach assorted candies for decoration.
- Attach candy corn for claws.
- Press orange slices onto the sides for wings.
- Flatten and cut additional orange slices to create triangle-shaped ears and a 3/4-inch circular nose.
- Press M&Ms into the orange circles to complete the eyes.
- Add a 3-inch licorice strip above the eyes for eyebrows.
- Let the owls cool completely before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
362g
Fat
22g
Carbs
44g
