Caramel Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 2 cups unpopped popcorn
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Pop all popcorn using your desired method.
2. In a medium saucepan with a candy thermometer inserted, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup.
3. Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat.
4. Stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly, until thermometer reads
5. 238 degrees F (114 degrees C).
6. Stir in vanilla.
7. Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.
8. Butter hands lightly; shape popcorn into balls about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
9. Let cool entirely before serving.
10. Store in airtight container on the counter top.