Popcorn Balls

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1/8 tsp. soda
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 qt. lightly salted popcorn

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 4 ingredients in a pan.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium heat until a little of the mixture forms a ball when dropped in cold water (265°) on candy thermometer.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Stir in soda, butter and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Pour over popcorn.
  6. 6
    Mix well.
  7. 7
    Wet hands and shape mixture into balls.
  8. 8
    Makes about 1 1/2 dozen 3-inch balls.

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