Caramel Corn

1/2 C. butter or margarine

1/4 C. corn syrup

1 C. brown sugar

9 to 11 C. popped corn

1/4 t. baking soda

1 t. vanilla

Combine butter, corn syrup and brown sugar in 2-quart batter bowl. Microwave on high until mixture comes to a full boil. Stir. Microwave on high for 3 minutes more.

Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour mixture over popped popcorn in brown paper bag. Shake.

Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Shake. Tear open bag and pour onto waxed paper.

Serves 6 to 8.