Caramel Popcorn (Microwave)

This came from an old cookbook of mine and is a favorite of my family. Hope you enjoy it also.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix ingredients together and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and return to microwave for 2 more minutes.
2. Remove from microwave and add 1/2 tsp soda and 1 tsp vanilla.
3. Stir and dump into 4 quarts of popped popcorn and 1 cup of peanuts (optional) which is in a large brown grocery bag. Shake bag.
4. Microwave in paper bag for 1 1/2 minutes on high. Shake bag and again microwave for 1 1/2 minutes on high. Shake bag and microwave for 1 minute on high.
5. Spread on a cookie sheet or alumimum foil and spread out to cool. You can then break up the caramel corn into individual pieces. Enjoy.