Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls recipe

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Ingredients

3 (2.9 ounce) bags microwave popcorn, popped
1 cup brown sugar
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup corn syrup
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition Info

300.1 calories
carbohydrate: 49.5 g
cholesterol: 15.9 mg
fat: 11.1 g
fiber: 2.1 g
protein: 3.3 g
saturatedFat: 4.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 244.1 mg
sugar: 30.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Pour popcorn into a large bowl.

  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. 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.

Recipe Yield

12 servings

Recipe Note

These popcorn balls are heavenly! Everyone I've shared them with becomes hooked instantly!

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