Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, cocoa, corn syrup, vinegar and salt thoroughly in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Add butter and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
3. 3
   Gradually add evaporated milk.
4. 4
   Cook and stir over low heat until mixture reaches 265° (hard ball stage) or until small amount dropped in cold water forms a hard ball.
5. 5
   Stir into popcorn.
6. 6
   Butter hands.
7. 7
   Quickly roll large spoonfuls of mixture into 4-inch balls.
8. 8
   Makes 20 balls.