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Eggnog Popcorn Balls Recipe
10 ingredients
40 min
6 (3-inch) popcorn balls
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The combination of vanilla, nutmeg, and pecans gives these popcorn balls all the flavor of eggnog without the booze.Special equipment: You'll need a reliable...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
451
Calories
6g
Protein
34g
Fat
35g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 11 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Popcorn | not in our table | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 9 cups plain popped popcorn
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into small pieces, plus more for coating the bowl and your hands
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
Directions
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