Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

• 16 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large brown paper bag

Directions

1. 1

   Put popcorn into a large paper bag.

2. 2

   Mix: brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt in a 6 cup size microwaveable glass bowl. (I usually use my glass, 4 cup measuring cup).

3. 3

   Put it in the microwave for 1-3 minutes until it bubbles.

4. 4

   Take out and stir well.

5. 5

   Microwave 3 more minutes, stirring mixture after EVERY MINUTE. Be careful it gets very hot at this point!

6. 6

   Now add the baking soda and vanilla and stir well.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir well with a spoon.

8. 8

   Roll the top of the bag and microwave for 1 minute. Remove the bag and shake the contents.

9. 9

   Return bag to microwave for 1 more minute. Remove and shake again.

10. 10

    Microwave 30 seconds more. Remove and shake.

11. 11

    Let the popcorn cool on wax paper before eating.

12. 12

    Enjoy!