Caramel Popcorn Balls, Homemade and Old Fashioned
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
YIELD: 1 big batch
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3(3 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, naturally-flavored
- 1⁄4cup butter
- 1cup packed light brown sugar
- 1⁄2cup light corn syrup
- 2⁄3
- 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla extract
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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.
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