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                             POPCORN BALLS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Holiday                          Candies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Brown sugar
                       -firmly packed
    1/2   c            Corn syrup
  2       tb           Water
    1/4   c            Vinegar
    1/4   ts           -salt
  2       tb           Butter
  1       t            Vanilla
  8       c            Popcorn -- freshly popped

 Mix the first six ingredients together in a large
 heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the
 mixture comes to a boil. Then cook, without stirring,
 until the mixture reaches the hard ball stage, 260F.
 Remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Pour
 immediately over the popcorn and mix quickly, making
 sure to coat all of the kernels. Wet your hands with
 cold water and press a small quantity of coated
 popcorn into a firm ball. Place on wax paper to cool.
 Yields 10 2" balls.



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