Microwave Caramel Corn

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white Karo syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1 stick margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 4 quarts popped corn(unsalted )

Directions:

1. Comne all ingredients except soda and popcorn in large bowl
2. Bring to a boil in microwave
3. Cook at full power for 2 minutes
4. Remove from microwave and stir in soda
5. Put popped corn in large brown grocery bag
6. pour syrup over corn
7. Close bag and shake
8. cook in bag on high for 1 1/2 minutes
9. shake and cook another 1 1/2 minutes
10. pour into pan and allow to cool

Popcorn Balls

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of sugar
• 2/3 cups white Karo syrup
• 2/3 cups of boiling water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoons baking soda

Directions:

1. Mix 2 cups of sugar, 2/3 cups white Karo syrup, 2/3 cups of boiling water and 2 tablespoons vinegar in water
2. When it starts to boil, add 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3. Boil to 270 degrees, then add 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 1/8 teaspoons of baking soda
4. Pour over popped corn and shape into balls