Popcorn Balls

1 T. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1/2 t. salt
4 quarts of popped corn
1 t. mapline flavoring

Melt butter in sauce pan, add sugar, molasses and salt. Cook stirring frequently to hard ball stage (260 degrees F). Pour over corn and stir thoroughly. Butter hands and immediately shape into golf-ball sized balls–be careful, they are very hot. Makes 12-14 popcorn balls. From my mother in law, Mary Ann.

Grocery List:
butter
sugar
molasses
salt
air popcorn
mapline flavoring

Approximate Cost: $3.56