1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 qts. popcorn

Microwave on high sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt for one minute. Stir and microwave 2 additional minutes. Add vanilla, soda, and microwave one minute. Evenly coat popcorn and microwave one minute longer. Spread caramel corn on wax paper to cool.