Popcorn Balls

Picture from Paula Deen

These are so good. Tori had a class Christmas party today so I whipped up a batch of Popcorn Balls. What child wouldn't want a popcorn ball?! These one's are from Grandma Matheny's vault and are to-die-for. ~BJ

Popcorn Balls
recipe by Grandma Matheny

2 cups sugar
2 TBS vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup Molasses

cook in a heavy sauce pan for 10 minutes (softball stage).

Add:
2 sticks of butter

cook for another 10-15 minutes (medium hardball stage). I use a glass of ice water and drop some of the mixture into the water to test the consistency of the sauce. Once it forms into solid drops and is still chewy when you take it out of the water, it is done.

Pop 2 bags of popcorn.

I poured out the popcorn onto a cookie sheet and then poured the liquid on top of the popcorn. Then gently form into balls and wrap in plastic wrap or serve. 

*Tip- let the mixture cool before sticking your hands into the popcorn or you could get burned. 
Makes about 15 balls.