Original Blog Entry: Popcorn Balls

angelm — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:41:49 GMT

INGREDIENTS
2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup water
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 quarts popped popcorn

DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla ; mix well.
Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.