Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Keep popcorn hot and crisp in oven (300° to 325°).
2. 2
   Use candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Cook sugar, water, salt and corn syrup to very hard ball stage (256°). Add vanilla and vinegar.
4. 4
   Cook to light crack stage (270°).
5. 5
   Pour slowly over popcorn.
6. 6
   Mix well to coat every kernel.
7. 7
   Press into balls before syrup hardens.
8. 8
   Use lots of butter on hands as syrup is very hot.
9. 9
   Makes about 1 dozen balls.