Easy Hot Air Popped Caramel Corn

CITY GRILL'N WEBSITE: http://www.citygrilln.com CITY GRILL'N FACEBOOK LINK   / city-grilln-1732931650269936   Ingredients: 10 Cups of Popped Popcorn 1/2 tsp. Salt (optional) 1 stick Butter 1/4 Cup Karo Syrup 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar 1 tsp. Vanilla 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda Directions: Make the hot air popcorn. Salt popcorn and set aside. Melt 1 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until thoroughly mixed. Stirring continuously, bring the butter and sugar mixture up to a boil on medium heat. When it reaches a boil allow it to cook for 5 minutes. Add the 2 tsp. of vanilla and salt at the 4 minute mark and stir to mix. Continue to boil for one addition minute and then add the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Drizzle the caramel mixture over the popcorn. Use a spoon to gently fold the popcorn with the mixture until the kernels are all covered. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 15 minutes. Pour the popcorn out onto parchment paper or aluminum foil. Gently break apart large clusters, if desired. Let the popcorn cool. Enjoy.