Microwave Popcorn in A Bag

Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks. I think I enjoy it so much  is because you can do so much with!   it- butter it, put seasonings on it, mix it with chocolate and even put peanut butter on it!  It can be a low-calorie snack or a high-calorie treat.  Growing up, there were times that my mother would make a bowl and drizzle bacon grease over it (I now realize it wasn't the healthiest thing to eat but it really tasted pretty good!).  I love this recipe because it is cheap,  easy to make AND very little dishes to  clean!  Yes, you can leave the nuts out!

Microwave Popcorn In a Bag

Ingredients

1 cup packed golden brown sugar

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

8 cups popped popcorn

2 cups roasted peanuts

Directions

In a large glass bowl, combine the sugar, syrup, salt, butter, and vanilla. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the baking soda and stir well (mixture will foam). Combine the popcorn and peanuts in a large brown paper bag. Pour the syrup into the bag and stir to coat. Turn the bag under to close and microwave on high for 1 minute. Shake to stir.  Microwave one more minute.  Shake to stir again.  Open bag and eat.  Enjoy!