Perfect Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

Based on 18 servings per recipe.

• butter for coating
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 18 cups ( about 8 1/2 tablespoons non popped popcorn kernels) air popped popcorn

Preparation

1. Butter the sides of a medium saucepan.
2. Add in water, syrup, vinegar, and sugar.
3. Begin heating over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Continue to boil until sauce reaches 250 degrees (hard ball candy stage), stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
7. Place popcorn in a large bowl; pour syrup over popcorn.
8. Stir until popcorn is coated.
9. Let mixture cool until you can handle it with your hands.
10. Butter your hands and shape popcorn into 2 1/2 inch balls.
11. Enjoy!!