Popcorn Balls

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 quarts unsalted popped corn*

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

*about 1/2 cup uncooked kernels.

In medium saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, water, butter, salt and vinegar; cook stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until syrup reaches 270 degrees F. or forms a brittle ball when dropped into cold water. Add vanilla. Pour syrup over popped corn, stirring until all kernels are covered. Grease hands with butter and shape into balls.

DO NOT DOUBLE RECIPE