Awesome Caramel Corn

This quick and easy recipe elevates ordinary popcorn to a whole new level. Caramel corn recipes are tasty, but pale in comparison to the flavor achieved in this caramel corn recipe. Find out why it is awesome caramel corn.

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Remove all unpopped kernels from popped corn. Put popcorn in a 13 x 9 inch pan. In a 1-1/2 quart saucepan, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and salt.
    
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to boiling. Cook on low heat, without stirring, for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
    
3. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn. Gently stir to coat.
    
4. Bake in 300 degree F oven for 15 minutes, stir.
    
5. Bake 5-10 minutes more, stir. Remove to a large cookie sheet and let cool. Store in tight container.

Notes

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