No Fuss Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Place popped corn in large brown paper bag.
Place brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt in 2-quart glass bowl or casserole.
Microwave at High setting (100%) 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture comes to a boil. Microwave 2 minutes more.
Stir in baking soda.
Pour syrup over popped corn in bag.
Close and shake well.
Microwave at High setting 1 1/2 minutes; shake bag well.
Microwave 1 1/2 minutes more.
Shake bag and put caramelized popcorn into large roasting pan.
Cool and stir to separate kernels.
Makes about 3 quarts.