2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
5 qt. popcorn

Butter sides of saucepan. In it combine sugar, water, salt, syrup and vinegar. Cook to hard boil stage (250 degrees). Stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn, stirring just to mix well. Butter hands lightly. Shape balls 15-20 balls.