Microwaved Caramel Corn

• 1 cup unpopped popcorn

• 1/2 cup margarine

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup light Karo corn syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pop popcorn, sorting out unpopped kernels. Pour into large brown paper sack.

Melt margarine, sugar, and corn syrup in microwave on high  (in a large microwave-safe bowl) til boiling. Let boil for two minutes. Add vanilla and baking soda to mixture and stir.

Pour mixture onto popcorn (inside the paper sack) and stir well with a wooden spoon. Cook in microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Take out of the oven and shake. Cook for one minute longer (making sure not to burn). Pour onto wax paper-covered counter top. Separate when cool.