Popcorn Balls

1. 1

   In a saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and vinegar.

2. 2

   Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan making sure that the bulb is submerged but not touching the bottom.

3. 3

   Cook the mixture over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Continue to cook, uncovered, without stirring until the temperature registers 260 F, or alternatively, until a hard ball forms when a bit of the mixture is dropped in cold water.

5. 5

   Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and 4 tablespoons butter.

6. 6

   Pour mixture over popcorn in a large buttered bowl and stir to coat.

7. 7

   Use remaining butter to coat hands and shape the popcorn into balls and transfer to a parchment or wax paper-lined sheet pan.

8. 8

   When the balls have hardened, individually wrap them in plastic wrap, colored plastic gift wrap or wax paper and secure ends with colorful ribbon.

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