Microwave Cracker Jack - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 c. popcorn (2 regular size bags microwave popcorn)
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 can salted peanuts
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Pop the popcorn, then put this popcorn in a large brown paper bag.
Mix together in a 4-cup glass measuring cup the butter, syrup, brown sugar, salt and peanuts.
Microwave on High for 4 minutes.
Add baking soda and vanilla.
Stir together well and immediately pour over the popped corn.
Shake bag well.
Microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
Shake and microwave again.
Shake one last time and pour out on a cookie sheet to cool.
Break apart and enjoy!