Halloween Goblin Balls

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A thick, candy syrup poured over popcorn makes these sweet treats.

Ingredients

8 C. popped corn
1 C. granulated sugar
1/2 C. corn syrup
1/3 C. water
1 Tbs. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C. orange and black gumdrops or jujubes, chopped

Directions

Place popped corn in bowl; set aside. In small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt to boil; cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Cook, without stirring, for 10 minutes or until at hard-ball stage of 254 degrees on candy thermometer, or until 1/2 tsp. syrup dropped into cold water forms rigid but still slightly pliable ball. Remove from heat. Wearing oven mitts to shield against splatters, carefully stir in vanilla. Pour over popped corn; using greased spoon, toss until coated. Stir in candy. Wearing rubber gloves, form into 2-inch balls; let cool on baking sheet.

Variation: Currants and diced apricots can replace the candy.