Millie'S Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. popcorn
2/3 c. corn syrup
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. boiling water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Pop corn.
Place in large pan.
Combine syrup, sugar, water and vinegar.
Heat to boiling.
Add cream of tartar.
Boil to soft crack stage (275\u00b0 to 280\u00b0).
Remove from fire.
Add butter, baking soda and vanilla.
Pour over popcorn and make into balls. For extra color, add gumdrops and food coloring.