Candied Popcorn Recipe

Place sugar, syrup, water, butter and salt in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking without stirring, until syrup forms a brittle ball in cold water (or a firm ball if you want it slightly gooey and easier on teeth or dentures).

Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, stirring only enough to mix thoroughly. Quickly drizzle over popcorn while stirring and mixing the popcorn and syrup.

This hot syrup can cause serious burns, so this is not a recipe that children should try. Don't leave this syrup alone on the stove for an instant!