3 qts. popped corn or 1 box (3 bags) microwave popcorn
1 c. peanuts (opt.)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

Place popped corn in large brown paper grocery bag. Set aside. Combine brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt in 2 quart glass bowl. Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture comes to a boil. Then microwave on high for 2 minutes more. (Alternatively, mixture may be cooked at slow boil on stove for 5 minutes.)