Best Ever Caramel Corn

7 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 qt. popped corn
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. peanuts (optional)
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Spray one large paper bag with Pam.
  2. 2
    Put popcorn in bag.
  3. 3
    In bowl, mix margarine, syrup and sugar.
  4. 4
    Heat 4 minutes on High in microwave.
  5. 5
    Add vanilla and soda; beat with whisk until it turns light and foamy.
  6. 6
    Pour over popcorn and shake.
  7. 7
    Poke holes in bag with fork and fold top of bag over and close tightly.
  8. 8
    Microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
  9. 9
    Remove and shake.
  10. 10
    Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes again; remove and shake.
  11. 11
    Microwave for 30 seconds; remove and shake.
  12. 12
    Microwave for 30 seconds; remove and shake.
  13. 13
    Bag will be hot!
  14. 14
    Pour out onto waxed paper and cool.

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