Koolaid popcorn balls!

Wacky Koolaid popcorn balls

9 c. popped popcorn
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1 env. Kool-Aid
unsweetened soft
drink mix, any
flavor
Place popcorn in a large bowl, lightly buttered. Have an adult bring the corn syrup, sugar, and soft-drink mix to a boil in a saucepan. Boil over medium heat until mixture separates into a hard thread when dropped into very cold water, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over popcorn, mixing quickly to coat well. Let stand 3 minutes. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Makes about 3 dozen.