• 3 qt. popped corn
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 stick margarine
• 1/4 c. white corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• peanuts (optional)

1. Place popcorn and peanuts in large brown bag; set aside.
2. Microwave sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt for 3 minutes (stir 3 times).
3. Mixture should be boiling.
4. Cook 2 additional minutes.
5. Remove and add soda; stir. The mixture will become foamy.
6. Pour over popped corn.
7. Fold top of bag; shake well.
8. Microwave the bag of popcorn for 1 1/2 minutes.
9. Remove, shake and microwave an additional 1 1/2 minutes.
10. Pour contents onto a cookie sheet and separate with a fork.
11. Store in a plastic bag.