Categories: Candy, Halloween

Ingredients

• 2 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside.

2. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, corn syrup, butter and salt.

3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

4. Continue cooking without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 270 degrees.

5. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

6. Pour over popcorn; stir until evenly coated.

7. When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into balls.

8. Wrap in plastic wrap.

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