Night Of The Living Dead Popcorn Balls

5 qt. popcorn
2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
1 tsp. vanilla

Keep popcorn hot and crisp in a slow 300 degrees oven. Combine sugar, water, salt, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook to hard boil stage (250 degrees). Add vanilla. Pour slowly over popcorn. Mix well to coat and form into balls. Makes 15 to 20 Night of the living popcorn balls.