popcorn balls

How To Make popcorn balls

• 1

  Measure popped corn into large buttered pan. Measure sugar, syrup and water into heavy 2-3 quart sauce pan. Cook to 280 degrees.
• 2

  Remove from heat and add butter, vanilla and salt. Stir well. Pour mixture over popcorn. Stir or toss bottom until all syrup is mixed with popcorn.
• 3

  Once the popcorn mixture is cool enough to handle; grease hands and form popcorn into balls. If mixture gets too cool to stick together, set over hot water to warm.
• 4

  Place balls onto baking sheet or tray and let cool completely. Wrap in waxed paper and twist ends or in saran paper and tie.
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