caramel popcorn... yum-o!

Pop 3 bags of microwave popcorn.

Separate kernels away.





Combine in large saucepan over medium heat:

2 cups brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup light corn syrup



Boil for 5 min. then remove from heat.





Add:

1 tsp. Vanilla

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Baking soda



Stir and spread over the popcorn.

Store in an airtight container.

delish chocolate chip cookies!

so i thought i'd start off with just a regular but still amazingly tasty and simple!


2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt


1 cup (2 sticks, 1/2 pound) butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated [white] sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1 cup chopped nuts



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COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE in preheated 375-degree [Fahrenheit] oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.