Caramel Popcorn Balls

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These caramel popcorn balls are easy to make and delicious to eat. Kids Love them!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 popcorn balls

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 2 ½ cups unpopped popcorn

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • ½ cup light corn syrup

  • ¼ cup butter

  • cup sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.

  4. Lightly grease your hands and shape popcorn mixture into 15 balls; let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
10g Fat
55g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 168mg 4%

* 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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