Christmas Popcorn Snowball
["12 c. popped popcorn (3/4 c. unpopped)", "1/2 lb. candied cherries, halved", "1 (16 oz.) bottle light corn syrup (2 c.)", "1 Tbsp. white vinegar", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla extract"]
["In greased large kettle, toss popped popcorn with cherries until well mixed.", "In medium saucepan over medium-high, heat corn syrup, vinegar and salt until the mixture boils, stirring occasionally.", "Set candy thermometer in place and continue cooking without stirring until temperature reaches 250\u00b0 or until a small amount dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball.", "Remove syrup from heat; stir in vanilla.", "Slowly pour syrup on the popcorn balls.", "Makes 12 balls."]
["candied cherries", "corn syrup", "white vinegar", "salt", "vanilla extract"]