Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls

Fresh-popped popcorn is tossed with a gooey homemade caramel sauce and shaped into balls in this easy recipe you just might get hooked on.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour popcorn into a large bowl.

Step 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.

Step 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.