Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Heat popcorn in oven at 300 degrees.
2. 2
   Stir and cook sugar, karo, water, butter and salt until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Continue cooking WITHOUT stirring until mixture reaches 270 degrees on candy thermometer, (can use a kitchen thermometer) or until syrup forms a soft ball in cold water.
4. 4
   Add vanilla and pour slowly over popcorn.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Dip hands in water and form balls.
7. 7
   Wrap in plastic wrap and enjoy!