Christmas Caramel Corn

Pop 7 quarts of pop corn.  Do not add salt or butter

In a heavy sauce pan, mix:

2 C. packed brown sugar

1 C. butter

1/2 C. light corn syrup

1 t. salt

Bring to a boil and cook for 4 minutes

remove from heat

Add 1 t. vanilla and 1 t. baking soda.  mix thoroughly and pour over the popped corn. 

Stir as it cools to keep it in small pieces. 

Cleanup is easier if you spray the mixing container with Pam before putting the popcorn in it!