Gina's Popcorn Balls

8 cups popcorn

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup Karo syrup

1/2 stick butter

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Boil all ingredients except vanilla extract until everything is dissolved and smooth

2. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla extract

3. Pour mixture over popcorn in a large bowl and mix well. Form into balls when cool enough to handle. Wrap in plastic wrap to store