Spiced Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 cups popcorn

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, cloves, allspice, and white pepper and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Add the honey, corn syrup, and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
4. Add the popcorn and stir until all of the popcorn is coated with the mixture.
5. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
6. Using wet hands, form the popcorn mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Popcorn balls were invented in the 19th century and were popular in the United States.
• Popcorn balls are a traditional Halloween treat in the United States.
• Popcorn balls are also a popular snack in Japan, where they are called "karamucho".