Popcorn Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Holiday Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Brown sugar
-firmly packed
1/2 c Corn syrup
2 tb Water
1/4 c Vinegar
1/4 ts -salt
2 tb Butter
1 t Vanilla
8 c Popcorn -- freshly popped

Mix the first six ingredients together in a large
heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the
mixture comes to a boil. Then cook, without stirring,
until the mixture reaches the hard ball stage, 260F.
Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Pour
immediately over the popcorn and mix quickly, making
sure to coat all of the kernels. Wet your hands with
cold water and press a small quantity of coated
popcorn into a firm ball. Place on wax paper to cool.
Yields 10 2" balls.



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