Popcorn Balls
["3/4 c. light corn syrup", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 Tbsp. butter", "food coloring (any amount; optional)"]
["Combine syrup, sugar and water in saucepan. Stir until mixture begins to boil; cook without stirring until few drops form hard ball when dropped in cold water.", "Remove from heat.", "Add butter, vanilla and food coloring.", "Butter hands and form balls."]
["light corn syrup", "sugar", "water", "vanilla", "butter", "food coloring"]