Popcorn Balls Fit For More Than Just Kids Recipes

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large baking pan; keep warm in a 200° oven. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 235° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food coloring if desired; stir until butter is melted. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. , When mixture is cool enough to handle, quickly shape into 3-in. balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

Steps:

• In a saucepan boil molasses, sugar, water, vinegar, and salt without stirring until it reaches 270 degrees (brittle stage).
• Take off the heat and add the butter and vanilla.
• Pour the syrup over the popped corn gradually while stirring.
• Grease your hands and form the mixture into balls the size of your fist
• Wait to cool and then wrap each individually in wax paper.
• ENJOY!