Caramel Popcorn

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

1. Place popcorn in a lightly greased 4-quart casserole dish; set aside.
2. Place butter in a 1 1/2-quart dish.
3. Microwave on High for 1 minute or until melted.
4. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt; cover and microwave on High for 4 minutes.
5. Remove mixture from microwave; stir in soda and vanilla.
6. Pour over popcorn; stir until all is coated.
7. Cook popcorn mixture on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute.
8. Remove from oven; stir well.
9. Spread in a lightly buttered 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan; cool thoroughly.
10. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

freshly popped popcorn, butter, brown sugar, light corn syrup, salt, baking soda, vanilla

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1001381 (may not work)