Pop Corn Balls

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 quarts popped corn
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Measure popped COOK SHACK POPCORN into buttered bowl (4-quart or larger). Combine together in heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan the sugar, water, corn syrup, salt, and vinegar. Stir. Place heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Cook, bring to boil and let boil briskly for 3 minutes (uncovered) or candy thermometer, and cook, mixture to hard ball stage (260°F.).
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in vanilla.
5. Pour slowly over popcorn, turn stirring with 2 spoons buttered to coat each kernel.
6. Immediately form into balls.
7. Handle buttered to avoid sticking.
8. Use butter on hands if necessary.

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