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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Butter the sides of a large saucepan. In the sauce pan combine the sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook over medium heat to the hard ball stage 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Stir in the vanilla and slowly pour the hot mixture over the popped popcorn, stirring just to mix well.
  • Butter hands lightly and shape into balls. Mixture will be hot so be careful. Place balls on waxed paper to cool.