Peppermint Popcorn Balls
["2 qt. popped popcorn", "1 c. sugar", "1/3 c. corn syrup", "1/3 c. water", "1/4 c. butter", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 tsp. peppermint extract", "3 to 4 drops green food coloring"]
["Pop popcorn; set aside.", "In 2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, water, butter and salt.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.", "Continue cooking until temperature reaches 270\u00b0 on a candy thermometer. Add food coloring and peppermint extract.", "Remove from heat; add vanilla.", "Stir just enough to mix through syrup.", "Slowly stir popcorn in to coat.", "Shape into balls with greased hands.", "Makes 12 medium."]
["popcorn", "sugar", "corn syrup", "water", "butter", "salt", "vanilla", "peppermint"]