16 cups popcorn, popped, set aside
Place in glass bowl:
1 Cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (not margarine)
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Cook 2 minutes in microwave. Stir and cook 3 more minutes.
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Place 1/2 of the popcorn in a large paper grocery bag and add 1/2 of the syrup; then add the rest of the popcorn and the rest of the syrup. You can add peanuts here if desired.
Shake. Microwave 1 minute. Take out and shake. Microwave 1 minute. Take out and shake. Microwave 30 seconds. Take out and shake. Microwave 30 seconds. Take out and shake. Pour out on cookie sheet.
You can also add M&M’s, pretzels, etc.