Microwave Caramel Corn Or Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter (no substitutions)
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
10 cups popped popcorn

Preparation

In a 4 quart microwave safe bowl, microwave butter on high.
Stir in brown sugar & corn syrup.
Microwave on high for 1 - 3 minutes, stirring once, until mixture boils.
Microwave on high 3 minutes without stirring.
Stir in baking soda & vanilla.
Stir into popped popcorn, mixing well.
Microwave on 70 percent (medium) forn1 minute.
Remove and stir.
Microwave on medium 1 more.
Remove and stir to coat.
Remove and spread on jelly roll pan lined with nonstick foil or wax paper.
Frm into balls or cool and break apart.
Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate or add nuts.