Bring to a soft boil in a medium sauce pan. Over medium heat the sugar, white corn syrup, margarine, and salt (I added some food coloring while it was in a soft boil….add as much as you need to get the color you want).

Remove from heat and add vanilla or almond extract.

Mix sauce with popcorn in a large bowl.

When cool enough, but still warm, form into balls. (easier to eat). If kids are helping, make sure not too warm or they might burn their hands.