Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 cups popped corn (about 2 standard microwaveable bags)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instruction

  • Pop popcorn according to package directions.
  • Place popped corn into a 4 to 6 quart (large) microwave safe bowl; set aside.
  • In a separate microwave safe measuring cup or bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt.
  • Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes; stir.
  • Microwave on high again for 1 minute more; stir.
  • Add baking soda and vanilla; stir well (will bubble up).
  • Immediately pour this mixture over popcorn, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Microwave coated popcorn mixture for 1 minute on high; stir.
  • Microwave 1 more minute on high and stir well.
  • Turn out onto waxed paper and allow to cool completely.
  • Break into pieces.
  • *Brenda’s tip: Make in original small batches. Use fresh popped corn, still warm.