Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn in a large roasting pan and place in the oven to keep warm while making the caramel coating.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
3. 3
   Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Boil without stirring 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.
7. 7
   Remove popped corn from oven and carefully pour caramel mixture in a thin stream over popcorn, stirring to coat.
8. 8
   Spray two large rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
9. 9
   Divide coated popcorn between the two baking sheets and bake in the oven at 250 degrees F, stirring every 15 minutes, for 30-45 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces.
11. 11
    Store in an airtight container or zippered plastic storage bags.