Caramel Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. popped popcorn
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. margarine
2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Place popcorn in a 4 to 6-quart microwave-safe utensil. Combine sugar, margarine, syrup and salt in 1-quart glass batter bowl.
Microwave on High 1 1/2 minutes; stir.
Microwave on High 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
Add baking soda and vanilla.
Stir well.
Pour mixture immediately over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly. Microwave on High 2 minutes, stirring midway through cooking. Turn out onto a piece of wax paper or aluminum foil to cool. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Makes 2 quarts.