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                      OLD-FASHIONED POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : S_Living                         Appetizers
               Halloween

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Firmly packed dark brown sug
    3/4   c            Light corn syrup
    3/4   c            Water
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   c            Butter or margarine
  1       t            Vanilla extract
  6                    Quarts popped corn

 Halloween. Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt
 in a saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently,
 until sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat, without
 stirring, to hard ball stage (254 degrees). Remove
 from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.Place popped
 corn in a large pan. Pour hot syrup over top, stirring
 well with a wooden spoon. Grease hands with butter,
 and shape mixture into balls. Place on wax paper to
 dry. Wrap in plastic wrap, and store in a cool, dry
 place. Yield: about 2 dozen.



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