Microwave Cracker Jacks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. light Karo syrup
1 stick margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
4 qt. popped popcorn
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 can Pam
1 c. peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Grease a grocery bag with Pam.
In a 2-quart or larger glass dish, place brown sugar, Karo syrup, margarine and salt.
Microwave on High 2 minutes.
Stir.
Microwave on High 4 minutes and be sure that the mixture is boiling at least 2 minutes.
Stir into syrup mixture the 1/2 teaspoon soda.
If using peanuts, add to the syrup and stir in now.
Pour over popcorn.
In bag, shake 2 minutes. Fold over top of bag.
Shake 2 minutes.
Fold over top of bag. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes longer.
Shake again.
Pour into a large greased pan to cool.