A favorite treat, very popular with my family, hope it’s just as popular with yours.
Original recipe makes 15 – 20 tennis ball sized balls
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 quarts popped popcorn
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Butter the sides of a large saucepan. In the sauce pan combine the sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook over medium heat to the hard ball stage 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Stir in the vanilla and slowly pour the hot mixture over the popped popcorn, stirring just to mix well.
- Butter hands lightly and shape into balls. Mixture will be hot so be careful. Place balls on waxed paper to cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbohydrates: 41.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 6.3 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 1.1 g
Sodium: 239 mg
