Caramelized Popcorn Balls

Name: Caramelized Popcorn Balls
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 5 tbsp vegetable oil, divided; 2.5 cups unpopped popcorn kernels; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 0.5 cup light corn syrup; 0.25 cup butter; 0.66666698455811 cup sweetened condensed milk; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Indulge in these delectable popcorn balls made with a homemade caramel sauce and freshly popped corn for a delightful treat.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories197calories

carbohydrates29g

fat9g

protein1g

Snack Dessert American

Ingredients

5 tbsp vegetable oil, divided

2.5 cups unpopped popcorn kernels

1 cup packed light brown sugar

0.5 cup light corn syrup

0.25 cup butter

0.66666698455811 cup sweetened condensed milk

0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

In a 4-quart saucepan, pour 1 tablespoon of oil and heat over high heat. Add half a cup of popcorn kernels and keep the pan moving continually until the corn stops popping, which takes around 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the popped corn to a dish; set aside and keep warm. Repeat this process until all the corn is popped.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until it reaches 240°F (115°C) on a candy thermometer. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Pour the caramel over the popped corn and mix well to coat evenly.

Lightly grease your hands with some oil and shape the popcorn mixture into 15 balls. Allow them to cool completely.