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In a large, microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar, butter, syrup and salt together.
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Microwave on high until mixture is boiling, then continue to boil for 2 more minutes on high.
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Mix baking soda into mixture.
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In a large (clean) brown paper bag, pour mixture over popcorn and shake vigorously.
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Microwave in bag for another 30 seconds.
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Take out of microwave, and shake again.
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Repeat process at least two more times to ensure even coverage of caramel on popcorn.
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Immediately pour out on a baking pan to cool.
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Variations:.
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For a lighter, more buttery taste, substitute white sugar for the brown.
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For extra crunchiness, mix 2 cups peanuts, almonds, or other nut of your choice with the popcorn prior to mixing the caramel.
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For chocolate lovers, microwave for 90 seconds, stirring once, 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 tsp shortening and drizzle over caramel corn.
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For extra spiciness, add 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, and 1/4 tsp ground cardamom to the caramel mixture.
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For easy transport (especially for Halloween treats): after removing from microwave for the last time, grease hands and form large handfuls of the carmael corn mixture into balls, then set aside to let cool.
