Popcorn Balls

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 cup plus light
• 0.5 cup blackstrap molasses 
• 1.5 quarts freshly popped popcorn salted
• 2 teaspoons vinegar 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Spread popcorn evenly in a lightly greased 15-x 10-x 1-inch jeilyroll pan; set aside.
2. Combine molasses, corn syrup, and vinegar in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches soft crack stage (270).
3. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
4. Pour syrup over popcorn; stir until all popcorn is coated.
5. Let mixture cool slightly; shape into 2 1/2-inch balls.