Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
3 qt. popped corn

Preparation

In a quart saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and water.
Bring to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat; cook until candy thermometer reaches 280\u00b0 or candy forms a ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat.
Add salt.
Pour over popcorn; stir to coat well.
Shape into balls with buttered hands.
Makes 12 popcorn balls.