Cocoa-Cayenne Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Zest of 1 medium orange
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick), cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• + 4 more ingredients
• • ¹/₃ cup water
  • ¹/₃ cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 9 cups plain popped popcorn

Coat a large heatproof bowl with butter, vegetable oil, or cooking spray and place popcorn in the bowl. Place sugar, corn syrup, water, vinegar, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir to combine. Place over high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook...

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