Caramel Popcorn Balls, Homemade And Old Fashioned

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 (3 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, naturally-flavored
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 pop corn in the microwave using package's directions one bag at a time, removing any unpopped kernels.
• 2 popped corn in warm (not hot) oven to keep warm and set aside.
• 3 in a medium saucepan with a candy thermometer inserted, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup.
• 4 stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat.
• 5 stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, until thermometer reads 238 degrees f (114 degrees c).
• 6 stir in vanilla.
• 7 pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.
• 8 butter hands lightly; shape popcorn into balls about 3 1/2 inches in diameter.