Caramel Corn

6 Quarts popped corn (about 1 cup unpopped)

1 C butter or margarine

2 C brown sugar

1/2 C corn syrup

1 tsp. salt

1/2 Tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

Warning!  This stuff is addictive.

Preheat Oven To: 250

Put popped corn in a large, lightly buttered bowl.

Melt Butter in medium saucepan. Stir in sugar, syrup and salt.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Boil 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Stir in soda and vanilla.  Pour gradually over popcorn, mixing well.  Turn into a large roast pan, bake 1 hour.  Stir every 15 minutes.  Remove from the oven and cool completely.  Break apart if necessary.  Store in tightly covered container.