Small children will love forming  these tasty, little morsels. Watch out, they’re sticky!

Ingredients:

Corn oil

12 cups popped popcorn

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup water

1 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

Candy corn

Gummy worms

Arrange 1 or 2 large sheets of waxed paper on your work surface. This will be your popcorn ball drying area.

Grease a large bowl with the oil and put the popcorn in it. Set aside.  In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine all the other ingredients except the candy.  Cook until the syrup reaches a temperature of 250 to 260 degrees on a candy thermometer. Carefully pour the syrup over the popcorn and toss to coat. Let cool slightly. Toss in a few handfuls of candy corn. Grease your hands and  form the popcorn into balls about three inches around. Strategically place the gummy worms in the middle so that they stick out slightly. Set on the waxed paper to dry. Makes about 12 to 15 balls.