Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 to 4 qt. popped popcorn

Preparation

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2-quart microproof batter bowl or measuring cup.
Microcook on High 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.
Stir until blended.
Add baking soda and vanilla.
Place popped popcorn in large brown paper bag.
Pour syrup over popcorn; roll top of bag tightly to close.
Microcook on High 1 1/2 minutes.
Shake bag; microcook on High 1 1/2 minutes.
Shake bag; microcook on High 1 minute.
Pour onto flat surface; spread out and allow to cool.