Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

• 4 quartss popped popcorn
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cups butter or margarine
• 0.25 cups light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.

3. 3

   Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda.

5. 5

   Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.

6. 6

   Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.

7. 7

   Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.