Recipe: Popcorn Balls

Recipes using McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tsp vinegar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 quarts popped popcorn

1. Butter a 3 quart saucepan. Add sugar, water, salt, corn syrup, and vinegar.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, over high heat until softball stage.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Place popcorn in a large pot. Pour sugar mixture over to popcorn, stir gently to mix.
5. Allow to cool to touch, then generously butter hands and shape popcorn into balls.
6. Place prepared balls onto waxed paper and allow to sit until sugar hardens.