Linda'S High-Energy Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 lb. margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 large bowl popcorn

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt.
Stir over medium-high heat to boiling.
Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to the hard-ball stage (260\u00b0), about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, quickly but thoroughly.
Pour over large bowl of popcorn.
Stir gently until kernels are coated.