3 qt. popcorn, popped
2/3 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/3 tsp. vinegar
1/3 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla

Pick over popcorn, discarding all hard kernels. Boil molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and salt without stirring. Cook at 270 degrees or until it becomes brittle when tried in cold water. Mix butter and vanilla in the molasses when removed from stove. Pour over popcorn and make into balls. Wrap in waxed paper; when cool.