Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

Microwave caramel popcorn is easy to make at home with this recipe. It's sweet, salty, and so delicious — you won't be able to stop eating it!

Ingredients

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.
3 Combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl or dish. Microwave for 3 minutes, then stir until well blended. Microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes.
4 Remove brown sugar mixture from the microwave and stir in baking soda.
5 Pour over popcorn in the bag; fold the top edge of the bag once or twice to close, then shake to coat popcorn.
6 Place the bag into the microwave and cook for 70 seconds. Shake the bag, flip over, and cook for 70 seconds more.
7 Pour popcorn out onto waxed paper and let cool until coating is set, 3 to 5 minutes.