Caramel Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk (1/2 of a 15 oz. can)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 qt. popped corn

Preparation

In saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.
Stir well and bring to boil over medium heat.
Stir in sweetened condensed milk.
Simmer, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a soft ball (234\u00b0 to 238\u00b0) when dropped in cold water.
Takes just a few minutes.
Stir in vanilla.
Pour over popped corn and stir well until all kernels are coated.
Butter hands lightly; shape into 3 1/2-inch balls.
Makes 15 balls.