Caramel Corn

Caramel Corn

2 (3 ½ ounce) bags microwave popcorn, popped (buttered or non-buttered)
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar (dark brown would be better, but light brown will do).
¼ cup light corn syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla

Pre-heat oven to 250 degrees F. In a small sauce pan melt butter over low heat. When butter is melted add brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Cover and gently boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add baking soda (slowly), and vanilla. Mix together real well. Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn and place in a large mixing bowl. Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and stir together well. Then place popcorn on a large greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour stirring every fifteen minutes. Cool and break apart and store in a tightly sealed container.