Peanut Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, molasses, vinegar and butter in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Continue to cook without stirring until syrup forms a brittle ball in cold water.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add vanilla, stirring only enough to mix it through the hot syrup.
6. 6
   Have corn and peanuts mixed well in a large bowl. Pour cooked syrup slowly over corn, mixing well.
7. 7
   Wet hands slightly and shape corn into balls.
8. 8
   Makes 12 balls.