5 qts. popcorn
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. clear syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla

Keep popcorn hot and crisp in slow oven, 300 to 325 degrees. Butter sides of saucepan. In it combine remaining ingredients EXCEPT vanilla. Cook until hard ball stage. Now add vanilla, pour over hot popcorn, stirring just to mix thoroughly. Butter hands lightly, shape into balls. Makes 15 to 20 balls.