Caramel Corn

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup unpopped popcorn
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). (Baking after is Optional and Sheila does not do..)

Pop popcorn and set aside.
Melt margarine or butter in a medium saucepan, and then stir in brown sugar, syrup, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir baking soda, vanilla, into brown sugar mixture. Quickly pour mixture over warm popcorn, and toss until well coated.
Nuts can be added if desired...
Optional continued: Spread on greased cookie sheets.Bake for 45 minutes, stirring well every 15 minutes. Cool on aluminum foil, and store in an air-tight container.