Homemade Caramel Corn

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   Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

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   In a medium-sized pot, melt butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat until boiling.

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   Once the mixture boils, continue cooking for 5 minutes without stirring.

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   While the caramel mixture cooks, pop the bags of microwave popcorn according to package directions.

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   Empty the popcorn into a large bowl and set aside.

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   After the caramel has cooked for 5 minutes, remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla.

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   Immediately pour the hot caramel over the popcorn and toss with a wooden spoon to coat.

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   Pour the caramel corn into a large roasting pan and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and let the caramel corn cool before packaging.

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    Optional: This recipe is also delicious with pecans!

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    Simply add a cup of toasted pecans to the popcorn before coating with caramel.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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