5 qts. popped corn
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla
Food coloring (optional)

Keep popcorn hot and crisp in a slow 300 degree oven. Combine sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook to hard-ball stage (250 degrees). Add vanilla and few drops of food coloring if you like.

Pour slowly over popcorn; mix well to coat every kernel. This is very HOT. Mix at first with a wooden spoon. Press into balls. Use butter on hands. Makes about 12-15 balls.