Caramel Popcorn Balls, Homemade and Old Fashioned

Name: Caramel Popcorn Balls, Homemade and Old Fashioned
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 big batch
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

Submitted by Annacia

"These old-fashioned Halloween treats are surprisingly easy to make and oh so yummy! The shown weight of the popcorn pkg is a guess, just use standard size pkg's."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 big batch

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

directions

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