Caramel Corn

I found this on a blog a while ago and now can't remember where! It turned out really good!

I added a little bit too much popcorn, so next time I will make sure to either double the caramel or add the right amount! Also it makes more of a "Cracker Jack" caramel corn than sticky gooey! ENJOY!!

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Caramel Corn

1/2 cup butter

1 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp baking soda

3 quarts (12 cups) popped corn

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In a heavy saucepan on medium to med.-high heat melt butter then add brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Once mixture boils stop stirring and boil for 5 minutes (DO NOT STIR). Remove from heat and carefully stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour mixture over popped corn. Gently stir to coat popcorn. Place popcorn into a large roaster or rimmed baking sheet (I used a 9 x 13 pan) and bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool and enjoy!