Popcorn Balls

When I was growing up Mrs Pearl made the best popcorn balls in the whole world it was like magic how  she make the popcorn stay together? Silly me laughing out loudly at my self.

2 c. brown sugar or white sugar

2/3 c. white corn syrup

2/3 c. water

1/2 lb. butter

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla Or maple Favoring or both

1/2 cup toasted peanuts

Cook all ingredients until the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water.Add vanilla and peanuts pour over popped popcorn.

Wait until cool and form into balls as big as you want.