Popcorn Balls Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 2 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270° (soft-crack stage).
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls. Yield: 6 servings.