Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

In a lightly greased roasting pan, spread out the popcorn and warm in the oven while you make the sugar mix.

In a saucepan mix the sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil (approximately 3 minutes) and continue cooking at a low boil for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla completely, this action may cause some bubbling.

Add in the baking soda, stirring completely.

Remove the pan of popcorn from the oven. Pour the mixture over the warmed popcorn.

Using a wooden spoon/spatula, mix the sugar mixture with the popcorn, about 2 minutes. Once combined, allow the mixture to cool, 2-3 minutes.

Set a parchment lined cookie sheet to the side.

To form the balls, grease your hands with cooking spray or softened butter and grab a large handful (about palm size) and press firmly to form the popcorn mixture into a ball. (If the balls don’t come together right away, put the glazed popcorn back into the oven for 2 minutes, rest for 1 minute and restart molding. Sometimes the mixture cools quickly.)

Place each ball on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet to set, approximately 10 minutes.

Serve at your next Movie Night!