Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Cook and stir sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt in a saucepan until sugar dissolves.
2. 2
   Without stirring, continue cooking until syrup forms a brittle ball when a drop is tested in cold water.
3. 3
   Add small quantity of vanilla, stirring only enough to mix it through the hot syrup.
4. 4
   Pour hot syrup over popped corn and mix. Moisten hands and, with quick action, shape to desired form. (Color syrup with cake coloring if desired.)