Caramel Popcorn Balls

Name: Caramel Popcorn Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2.5 cups unpopped popcorn; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 0.5 cup light corn syrup; 0.25 cup butter; 0.66666698455811 cup sweetened condensed milk; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This recipe for popcorn balls is easy to make for a delicious sweet treat. Kids Love them!

Submitted by Suzanne

Updated on August 27, 2024

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

15

Yield:

15 popcorn balls

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Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 ½ cups unpopped popcorn
1 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a 4-quart saucepan; heat over high heat. Add 1/2 cup of popping corn; keep pan moving constantly until corn stops popping, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and transfer popped corn into a dish; set aside and keep warm. Repeat until all corn has been popped.
Stir sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and simmer until it reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla.
Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.
Lightly grease your hands and shape popcorn mixture into 15 balls; let cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197	Calories
9g	Fat
29g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 62mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 1g	2%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 71mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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