caramel popcorn balls, homemade and old fashioned

Name: Caramel Popcorn Balls, Homemade and Old Fashioned
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 - (3 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, natural flavor; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1 cup(s) packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup; 2-3 cup(s) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Private Recipe by

Annacia *

@Annacia

Moose Jaw, SK

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

yield 1 big batch

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For caramel popcorn balls, homemade and old fashioned

3

(3 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, natural flavor
1/4 c

butter
1 c

packed light brown sugar
1/2 c

light corn syrup
2-3 c

sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

How To Make caramel popcorn balls, homemade and old fashioned

1
Pop corn in the microwave using package's directions one bag at a time, removing any unpopped kernels.

2
place 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.
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