Popcorn Balls

by Judith Walker

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/3 c. light corn syrup

2/3 c. water

2 c. sugar

1 t. salt

1/4 c. butter (1/2 stick)

5 qts. popped corn

DIRECTIONS:

Combine syrup, water, sugar, salt in heavy saucepan; cook and stir over low heat till sugar dissolved. Cook uncovered, over moderate heat until hard ball or 255 degrees F. Remove from heat; add butter; pour hot syrup slowly over popcorn. Butter hands and shape into balls.

Molasses Popcorn Balls

by Judith Walker

INGREDIENTS:

1 3/4 light molasses

2 c. sugar

2/3 cup water

2 t. vinegar

1/2 t. soda

3 1/2 qts or more popcorn

DIRECTIONS:

Combine molasses, sugar, water, and vinegar. Cook to hard ball stage. Remove from heat. Ad soda and stir. Pour over corn, mix well. Shape into balls.