CARAMEL POPCORN 
3 qts. popped corn
1 1/2 c. peanuts (optional)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 baking soda
Lg. clean brown paper grocery bag
Pam to spray all utensils and bowl

Place corn and peanuts in grocery bag. Combine brown sugar, butter, syrup, and salt in microwave-safe bowl (2 quart). Microwave 3-4 minutes on high, stirring every minute, until mixture boils. Then microwave an additional 2 minutes. Stir in baking soda.

Place syrup mixture over popped corn and peanuts in bag. Close bag; shake well. Microwave on high power 1 1/2 minutes. Shake and cook together another 1 1/2 minutes. Pour into large bowl. Cool and stir.

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

 

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