Easter Egg popcorn balls are excellent treats or decorations? Learning how to make Easter egg popcorn balls gives another choice for a party favor or snack to offer the children. Easter egg shaped popcorn balls make the perfect snack or treat item for the holiday and by using food coloring or jell-o for flavoring, the eggs can be used as decorations before being served.

Whether you observe the holiday for religious reasons or just enjoy hiding Easter eggs and watching for the Easter bunny, these Easter egg popcorn balls are easy to make and are an enjoyable snack for parties or just to make for the children. Popcorn balls can be made in different colors, making them a nice decoration for the Easter dinner table. Just wrap several different colors in saran wrap and display them in an Easter basket or on a bunny shaped tray.

This guide offers step by step popcorn ball instructions and suggestions on forming the balls into an egg shape in honor of Easter. This recipe can be used for other holidays. Red, white and blue popcorn balls may be on the July calendar of goodies to make, or lime jello flavored ones may be made in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day.The Easter egg shaped popcorn ball can be converted into a football shape as a party treat for the sports fan. Popcorn balls can be decorated and shaped to support many events making them a versatile well liked snack. Continue reading to find out how to make this fun treat and what surprises may be considered also.

• 1 cup of light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 3 oz. box of Jello any flavor
• 4-5 quarts of popcornhttp://www.grouprecipes.com/36939/easter-egg-popcorn-balls.html

Note: Sugar free jell-o can be used for a lower calorie version or to make the eggs more diabetic friendly. If using microwave popcorn, use a non buttered or unseasoned version.

1. Pop popcorn and set aside
2. Measure one cup of light corn syrup and 1/2 cup of sugar.
3. Combine the two and bring to hard boil in a heavy pot on the stove top
4. A hard boil means the syrup when dropped in cold water forms a hard ballhttp://rubyglen.com/recipe/popcornballs.htm
5. Add a box of Jell-o power to syrup
6. Stir until dissolved completely
7. Pour mixture over pop corn.
8. Do not allow children to handle the mix at this point because it will be very hot.
9. Cool until able to touch without burning. Grease your hands with butter
10. Form hands full of popcorn into oval shapes like eggs.
11. Wrap each egg separately in saran wrap
12. Makes 12 to 18 eggs depending on size of each
13. Repeat with different colors to make decorative Easter basket of eggs.
14. Consider using candy pieces or frosting gel to put faces on the eggshttp://rubyglen.com/recipe/coloredpopcornballs.htm

While children are anticipating hiding the Easter eggs, they won’t be expecting the hidden surprise in your Easter egg popcorn balls. When shaping the eggs, include an edible goody in the center. To do this, decide on items which can be included and have them ready at the table, already in small enough pieces to be covered by the popcorn ball Easter egg. When forming the eggs, scoop up some popcorn mix, insert the goody and form the egg around it. You may need to grab more popcorn to fully cover the surprise. Suggestions on what to include as a surprise:

• Jelly Beans
• Cadbury Mini Egg
• Raisins and mini chocolate chips
• Pieces of a miniature candy bar
• Mini Reese’s cup pieces
• Gummy bears