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Popcorn Balls

Ingredients
 

1 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tbsp water
1/4 cup vinegar salt
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
8 cup popcorn, freshly popped




 
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Preparation
 
Mix the first six ingredients together in a large heavy saucepan.
Stir over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Then cook,
without stirring, until the mixture reaches the hard ball stage,
260F. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Pour immediately over
the popcorn and mix quickly, making sure to coat all of the kernels.
Wet your hands with cold water and press a small quantity of coated
popcorn into a firm ball. Place on wax paper to cool. Yields 10 2"
balls.

 

 
Servings: 1

 

 

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