Caramel Popcorn(Candy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Put butter in 1 1/2-quart dish.
Microwave on High 1 minute. Stir in sugar, syrup and salt.
Cover and microwave on High 4 minutes.
Remove from oven, stir in soda and vanilla.
Pour over popcorn.
Stir until all is coated and no sugar mixture remains in dish.
Cook popcorn on High for 2 1/2 minutes.
Stir well after each minute.
Remove from oven.
Spread in a lightly buttered 15 x 10-inch pan until cool.
Break into chunks.