Microwave Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 qt. popped corn
1 1/2 c. peanuts (optional)
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Put popped corn in large brown grocery bag.
Combine sugar, butter, syrup and salt in 2-quart microwave bowl.
Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute.
Bring to boil. Microwave 2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda.
Pour mixture over popped corn and peanuts in bag.
Close bag and shake well. Microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
Shake bag and microwave 1 1/2 minutes.
Pour into large roaster and let cool.
Separate. Store in tightly covered container.