PINK POPCORN

2 cups sugar
⅔ cup half & half
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2-4 drops food coloring
6 qts. Popped popcorn

Mix all ingredients except popcorn together, and cook to just firm-ball stage (230ºF/110ºC on candy thermometer)

Pour mixture slowly over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Spread on waxed paper to cool.

Note: Mixture will not cluster together to form balls.