Quick and Easy Paper Bag Caramel Corn

If you are hungry for caramel popcorn, but you want to eat some right now, then this recipe is for you. This is a simple recipe that you make right in your microwave.  It is sweet, salty, crunchy and delicious. This recipe is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Ingredients

3 qts. popped corn
1 1/2 c. peanuts (optional)
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Directions

In a paper bag, add the popped corn and peanuts. Set aside.

In a 2 qt. glass bowl, combine sugar, butter, syrup and salt.

Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until the mixture comes to a boil. Microwave 2 minutes longer.

Stir in baking soda.

Pour the caramel mixture in the bag. Close the bag and shake well. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove the bag and shake the bag well. Turn the bag over and microwave for another 1 1/2 minutes. Shake the bag well and pour the contents into a large pan lined with waxed paper to cool.