Grandma Allen's Caramel Corn

(From Amy R.)

1 stick of margarine or 1/2 C
1 C brown sugar
1/4 C Molasses or Karo syrup (we grew up with molasses)
Heat and boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp baking soda.
Stir well. Pour over popcorn (large bowl of plain popcorn). Spread in shallow pans and bake at 250° F for one hour. Break apart and put into bowl and enjoy. My mom made this most Sunday's.

**NOTE: Use 2 bags microwave popcorn

Gooey Caramel Popcorn

2 1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1 cup Corn Syrup

1 cup Butter

1/2 tsp Salt unless your popcorn is salted (like microwave popcorn)

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 tsp Vanilla

2 large bowls of Popped Popcorn

Combine first 4 items in medium saucepan and stir over medium/high heat. Stir continuously. Let boil for 2-3 minutes (no longer) and then remove from heat. Add the milk and vanilla. Return to heat and stir until is just barely starts boiling again. Remove and drizzle over popcorn. Stir well, to completely coat the popcorn.