Caramel Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Measure popped corn into large bowl.
2. 2
   Combine sugars, cornsyrup, water, vinegar and salt in 2 - quart sauce pan.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling over milium - high heat, stirring frequently.
4. 4
   Cook stirring constantly, to 260 degrees on candy thermometer (or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball).
5. 5
   Reduce heat to low stir in butter until melted.
6. 6
   Pour syrup in thin stream over corn in bowl, stirring until corn is well coated.
7. 7
   Cool slightly.
8. 8
   Butter hands; shape mixture into 3 - inch balls and place on waxed paper.
9. 9
   Yields approximately 16 balls.