Ingredients for - Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

1. White sugar 2 cups
2. Light corn syrup 1 cup
3. Butter ½ cup
4. Water ¼ cup
5. Salt to taste ¼ cup
6. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
7. Distilled white vinegar (Optional) 1 teaspoon
8. Popped popcorn 5 quarts

How to cook deliciously - Grandpa's Popcorn Balls

1 . Stage

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and water. Stir and heat to hard-crack stage or 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Remove from heat, add vanilla or vinegar; mix well.

2 . Stage

Pour slowly over popped popcorn while stirring. Wait 5 minutes and shape into 3 inch round balls.