Caramel Puff Corn

Caramel puff corn is the best - no kernels to stick in your teeth!  This is the microwave recipe, so you do not have to bake it for an hour and then scrub your pan like crazy.  You just throw away the paper bag!  Easy peasy.  I used the caramel recipe from my mom but the technique from the link.

1 1/2 bag puffed corn (7 oz)
2 stick butter
2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup karo syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda

Melt butter in a large mixing bowl, stir in brown sugar, karo syrup, and salt.  Microwave until hot and bubbly, then add vanilla and baking soda.  The baking soda is what makes it foamy.  Stir in the puff corn until well coated, then pour into the paper bag.  Microwave for 1 minute, stir, repeat for a total of 3 minutes of microwaving,  Rip open the bag and pour onto waxed paper to cool.  Store in airtight container.