Popcorn Balls (Dad’s Favorite)

Family, Juanita Glor, Snacks

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

½ cup light corn syrup

½ of a 15 oz. can sweetened condensed milk which is 2/3 cup or I use a small can of carnation evaporated milk.

1 tsp. vanilla

5 qts. popped popcorn

Directions

Combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir well, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in milk-stirring constantly till mixture comes to a soft boil stage or 234 or 238 on candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn, and stir to coat it well. Butter hands, and shape into 3 ½ inch balls. Store in airtight container.

Use stainless steel skillet to make syrup mixture.