Popcorn Balls

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup popcorn kernels
• 1 cup reduced-fat margarine
• 1 cup honey
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• Crushed Pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pop popcorn kernels in an air popper; once popped, place in a large roasting pan.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, honey, and salt together, stirring well.
4. Bring mixture to a boil, and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in vanilla.
6. Pour honey mixture over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
8. Let popcorn cool slightly, until it is cool enough to handle.
9. Grease hands with butter or cooking spray, and mold popcorn into 1-inch balls.
10. Roll balls in crushed pecans, if desired.
11. Place balls on wax paper to cool before eating.