Baked Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Put popped corn in a roaster pan.
2. 2
   (Note:
3. 3
   Syrup will mix more evenly through popcorn that's slightly warm, so place the roaster in a slow oven while you cook the syrup or wait to pop corn until syrup is done.)
4. 4
   Bring the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Cook 2 minutes over medium heat.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour syrup over popped corn, mixing well.
8. 8
   Bake in 250° oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove popcorn from oven and let cool.
10. 10
    Break into chunks.