Popcorn Balls

• 5 qt. popped corn
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup lt. corn syrup
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Keep popcorn hot in slow oven (300*). Combine sugar, water, salt, syrup, and vinegar. Cook to hardball stage. Add vanilla. pour over popcorn and mix well. Press in balls. Makes 15 to 20 balls. May add a drop of food coloring to syrup mix for a special occasion such as green for St. Patrick's Day, Pink for Easter, or orange for Halloween.

Temperature Chart for Candy and Frosting

• 230 degrees - 234 degrees Thread
• 234 degrees - 240 degrees Soft Ball
• 244 degrees - 248 degrees Firm Ball
• 250 degrees - 266 degrees Hard Ball
• 270 degrees - 290 degrees Soft Crack
• 300 degrees - 310 degrees Hard Crack