Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250°.
2. 2
   Put popcorn in a large 4-inch deep buttered baking pan (like a roaster).
3. 3
   Keep popcorn warm in oven. Combine sugar, syrup, water, butter and salt in saucepan.
4. 4
   Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5
   Cook until mixture reaches 250° on candy thermometer, stirring frequently.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla. Remove popcorn from oven.
7. 7
   Pour syrup mixture over popcorn, stirring to mix well. Form into balls.
8. 8
   (Make sure hands are well buttered; popcorn will be very hot and very sticky.)
9. 9
   Makes approximately 8 large or 12 to 14 small.