Popcorn Balls~lughasadh

Ingredients: 

     1/2 c. sugar 
     1/4 c. margerine or butter 
     1/2 c. light corn syrup 
     8 c. popped corn 

Preparation Instructions
Heat all ingrediants except the popcorn, in dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constatly.
Add popcorn and cook until the popcorn is well coated. Cool slightly.
Dip hands into cool water, then shape mixture into 8, 2 1/2 inch balls. Place the balls on wax
paper to cool.
OPTION: To make caramel popcorn balls, substitute packed brown sugar for the granulated
sugar and dark corn syrup for the light corn syrup.