Microwave Caramel Corn

Ingredients

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large brown paper bags

Method

1. Put one bag inside the other to have a double bag.
2. Pour popped popcorn and peanuts into the bag.
3. In microwave melt butter in a medium size glass bowl. Remove and add brown sugar, stir to mix.
4. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove and stir.
5. Microwave for 1 more minute. Remove and stir in baking soda, stirring quickly until foamy. Pour mixture over the popped popcorn in the bag. Roll down the bag to close.
6. Microwave for 1½ minutes. Remove and shake the bag to roll popcorn around to coat.
7. Return the bag to the microwave for another 1½ minutes. Remove and shake again to get final coat.
8. Pour into large container and enjoy.