Popcorn balls are a good treat to serve your trick-or-treaters.
2 c packed dark brown sugar
3/4 c light corn syrup
3/4 c water
1/2 t salt
1/2 c butter
1 t vanilla extract
6 quarts popped corn
In medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, to hard ball stage (254 degrees).
Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Pour hot syrup over popped corn. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Grease hands with butter and shape candied popcorn into balls. Place on wax paper to cool. Wrap balls in plastic wrap. Makes 2 dozen popcorn balls.
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