Caramel Popcorn(Baked) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. popcorn
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. Karo white syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Spread popcorn in a large, shallow pan.
In a heavy 1 1/2-quart pan, stir together the margarine, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils.
Continue cooking, without stirring, 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda.
Pour syrup mixture over popcorn.
Stir to coat well.
Bake, uncovered, at 250\u00b0 for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Cool and break apart.
Makes 1 pound.