microwave caramel corn

ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
salt
5 cups popcorn, popped


Directions:
Place butter or margarine in a 8 cup measure or large microwavable bowl.
Microwave at high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted.
Stir in brown sugar, and corn syrup.

Microwave at high for 3-4 minutes (soft crack stage). =
Mix in vanilla, baking soda and salt.
Place prepared popcorn in large bowl.
Pour hot mixture quickly over popcorn, stirring to coat.
Microwave at high for 2 minutes, stirring after half the time.
Stir again. Cool for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally to break apart.