Super Soft Caramel Popcorn

By mkuchel

Easy to make but quite addictive, this yummy treat never lasts long at my house!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
• 1 dash salt
• 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk (half of a 14 oz can)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 quarts popped corn

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine sugar, corn syrup, margarine, and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil.
2 Reduce heat to medium and add stir in milk; cook, stirring frequently, to soft ball stage (240 degrees).
3 Remove from heat then stir in vanilla.
4 Pour slowly over popcorn, stirring until caramel is evenly distributed throughout.
5 Store caramel popcorn in covered container.

6 NOTE: You may vary the amount of popcorn used. I like a little less caramel coating and usually make this recipe with 8 quarts of popcorn.