These easy caramel popcorn balls are heavenly! Everyone I've shared them with becomes hooked instantly! Sweetened condensed milk, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla give these so much flavor.
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
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1
Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
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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.
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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.
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