Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           Packed brown sugar
     1/4  cup           Margarine or butter~
     1/2  cup           Dark corn syrup
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
   8      cups          Popped popcorn

Preparation:

For holidays or special occasions, tint popcorn balls with a few drops. Heat all ingredients except popcorn to boiling in Dutch oven over medium-hi heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes; remove from h Stir in popcorn until well coated; cool slightly. Dip hands into cold water. Shape~ mixture into 8 balls, each about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Place on waxed paper; cool. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, or place in plastic bags and seal. To Microwave: Mix all ingredients except popcorn in 3- or 4-quart microwavable bowl or casserole. Microwave uncovered on high about 2 minutes boiling. Stir until smooth. Microwave uncovered about 1 minute long or until boiling. Stir in popcorn. Continue as directed.