Submitted by Barbara Rosenthal, Conway, Mo.
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1 C water
• 2 Tbsp vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 quarts popped popcorn
Boil water, sugar, vinegar and salt until syrup hardens when dipped into cold water. Add vanilla and pour over popcorn while hot and mix. Bake balls or leave loose.