Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 3 bags microwave popcorn , 2.9 ounce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.67 cups sweetened condensed milk
• 0.5 cups corn syrup
• 0.25 cups butter
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour popcorn into a large bowl.

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F (112 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set, about 5 minutes.