Candy Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. popped popcorn
1 c. small gumdrops
2 c. white corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 drop red food coloring

Preparation

Mix popcorn and gumdrops in a very large bowl.
Combine syrup and salt in saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, to 254\u00b0. Remove from heat.
Add vanilla extract and food coloring.
Slowly pour over popcorn mixture, tossing until coated.
Quickly shape into 16 balls.