Popcorn Balls

• 3 cups sugar
• 1 cup vinegar (5%)
• 1/2 cup white corn syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp food coloring
• 1 square margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Pan of Popcorn

Put sugar, vinegar, syrup, salt and food coloring into a pan. Cook to soft ball stage (240 degrees) until it barely holds together in a cup of cold water. Add margarine. Let melt and then add vanilla. Use clean spoon each time you stir. Add to pan of popcorn. Butter hands. Use cold water to dip fingers in while making balls.