Popcorn Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water, butter, corn syrup and salt.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Turn heat down and continue to cook without stirring until syrup reaches 270° to a full, rolling boil and a teaspoonful dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle ball.
4. 4
   Add vanilla carefully.
5. 5
   Pour syrup over popped corn; mix until all kernels are covered.
6. 6
   Grease hands with butter and dip palms in the popcorn.
7. 7
   Form into balls.