Microwave Caramel Corn or Puff Corn - Healthy Food Deals

I made this for the Sept 20th Monday night Packer game.  I was shocked to see I had never put this recipe up.  I have been making this for most of my life!  So quick, easy and yummy!

Microwave Caramel Corn or Puff Corn

1 c brown sugar

1 stick butter

1/4 c corn syrup

1/2 t salt

1/2 t baking soda

1 t vanilla

4 qts popped corn or two 5 oz bags of puffed corn(cheese or plain)

Combine all ingredients except baking soda and vanilla and popcorn.  Can do in microwave or on cooktop.  Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.   Take off heat and add baking soda and vanilla.  Stir well.  

Place popcorn or puff corn in a brown paper bag.  Pour in hot syrup a bit at a time and shake well each time.  

Place in microwave and cook for 1 minute and 15 sec.  Take out and shake and cook another 1 minute and 15 seconds.   

Pour on to a cookie sheet and cool.