Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, (air popped plain OR 13 cups plain microwave popcorn (2-3 bags))
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instruction

  • Pop popcorn in air popper or microwave bags, removing any unpopped kernels. Place popcorn in a large, paper grocery bag. Set aside.
  • In a large microwavable safe measuring cup or bowl, place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt (do not add baking soda yet). Microwave for 1 minute on high. Remove and stir.
  • Microwave and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Immediately pour caramel sauce over popcorn in paper bag. Roll down the top of the bag and shake well.
  • Place closed bag in microwave and cook for 90 seconds. Remove and shake well, using oven mitts to protect hands. Flip bag over and cook again for 90 seconds. Remove and shake well. Finally, flip bag over and cook for 45 seconds. 
  • Shake one last time and pour on ungreased cookie sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container.