Microwave Caramel Popcorn

I don't know where my mom got this recipe but I still enjoy making it from time to time. It's great for making with the kids and tastes yummy too!!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 16 1 cup servings

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. Put popcorn into a large paper bag.
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. Put it in the microwave for 1-3 minutes until it bubbles.
4. Take out and stir well.
5. Microwave 3 more minutes, stirring mixture after EVERY MINUTE. Be careful it gets very hot at this point!
6. Now add the baking soda and vanilla and stir well.
7. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir well with a spoon.
8. Roll the top of the bag and microwave for 1 minute. Remove the bag and shake the contents.
9. Return bag to microwave for 1 more minute. Remove and shake again.
10. Microwave 30 seconds more. Remove and shake.
11. Let the popcorn cool on wax paper before eating.
12. Enjoy!