Microwave Cracker Jacks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 6 qt. popped corn
1 1/2 c. peanuts (optional)
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 stick margarine
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Place popcorn and peanuts in heavy grocery bag.
In glass bowl (2-quart) combine sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes on High, stirring after each minute, until mixture comes to a boil, then microwave 2 minutes more.
Quickly stir in soda and pour over corn in bowl.
Close bag and shake well.
Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes.
Shake bag every 30 seconds.
Pour corn onto flat pan and allow to cool 5 minutes.
Break apart with hands and store in Tupperware.