*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              POPCORN BALLS

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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