Sugared Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. butter
1 or 2 drops food coloring

Preparation

Stir sugar, water, vanilla and food coloring until sugar is dissolved.
Bring to a boil.
Insert a candy thermometer and cook until it registers to 234\u00b0 (or the soft ball stage).
During this stage, keep the heat around medium or medium-high.
When the correct temperature is reached, remove from heat and add butter. Stir well and pour over popped corn (a large bowl will do).
Stir with a wooden spoon; then turn out onto waxed paper to cool.