Molasses Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. light molasses
3/4 c. light corn syrup
2 c. sugar
2/3 c. water
2 tsp. vinegar
1/2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
12 qt. popped corn, lightly salted

Preparation

Combine molasses, corn syrup, sugar, water and vinegar.
Cook to hard boil and reduce heat.
Then add butter.
Continue to cook until hard ball stage.
Remove from heat.
Wipe crystals off pan. Add baking soda.
Stir to mix thoroughly.