PopCorn Balls

At some point in time everyone has to make these. I love these little popcorn balls and they are nice for children's parties. Unfortunately, it is not something you can hand out on Halloween night. However, the "holiday party" at school is a place to hand them out.....

1 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 quarts popped popcorn

Cook the molasses and sugar until it becomes brittle when dropped in cold water. Remove from stove and stir in salt and soda. While still hot, pour syrup over popcorn, stirring to mix well. Dip your well washed hands in cold water, shake off cold water, then press popcorn into the desired size balls. You will need to work fast. I then wrap them in plastic wrap with a pretty orange or black bow.