NO FUSS CARAMEL CORN 
3 qt. popped corn
1 1/2 c. peanuts
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Place popped corn and peanuts in large brown paper bag. Set aside. Place brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt in 2 quart glass bowl or casserole. Microwave at high for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring after each minute until mixture comes to boil. Microwave 2 minutes more. Stir in baking soda. Pour syrup over popped corn and peanuts in bag. Close bag and shake well. Microwave at high for 1 1/2 minutes. Shake beg well. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes more. Shake bag and pour caramelized popcorn into large roasting pan. Cool and stir to separate kernels. Make around 3 quarts.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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