Soft and Chewy Caramel Corn

 This is so good!

Soft and Chewy Caramel Corn

3 bags microwave popcorn

1/2 cup butter

2 1/4 cups brown sugar

1 cup corn syrup

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Pop the corn and remove the seeds.  Put in a very large bowl.

Line a cookie sheet with baking mat or parchment 

In a medium sized pot combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.  Bring to a boil stirring regularly.  Add condensed milk.  Cook until soft ball stage (235) Stir often.

Remove from stove and add vanilla.  Pour over the popped corn and stir.  Put onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.  Cool.