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

In sauce pan, combine butter, sugar and corn syrup. Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat. Stir in condensed milk; simmer, stirring constantly until mixture comes to soft ball stage (234 to 238 degrees). Stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn and stir to coat. Butter hands lightly; shape popcorn into balls about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Makes about 15.