1 c. honey
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine honey, sugar, water, and salt in saucepan. Place over low heat, stirring until mixture begins to boil. Cook to firm ball stage (248 degrees). Remove from heat; add vanilla and stir only to blend well. Pour slowly over 3 quarts of popcorn in large bowl.

Rinse hands in cold water or slightly grease hands and press popped corn into balls. Wrap in waxed paper. To make pink popcorn balls, use pink coloring according to the directions on the package. Omit vanilla extract.

Makes 8 medium popcorn balls.