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Popcorn Balls

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup light molasses
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 quarts warm popped popcorn

1. Combine sugar, molasses, water and salt in a heavy saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Wash sugar from sides of pan with a wet brush. Cook to 270*F (130*C), soft-crack stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in butter. Pour glaze over popcorn and mix well. Shape into balls. Cool and wrap each popcorn ball individually in colorful cellophane, waxed paper or plastic wrap.

Makes about 1 dozen.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Popcorn Board.

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