2 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1/8 tsp. food coloring
1 c. uncooked popcorn
Salt, optional
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pop popcorn and place in heat resistant metal or glass bowl. Bring water, sugar, food coloring and extract to boil. Test candy by pulling spoon up and pouring slowly; last drops should string. Or test by dropping a drop of candy in ice water. If it turns hard, it's ready. Stir popcorn fast while slowly pouring candy on popcorn.