1 (8 ounce) bag barrel o' fun corn puffs (NOT Cereal)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
vanilla (optional)
Mix butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in saucepan. Cook on low-med heat for 2 min or until bubbly around edges, remove from heat. Add 1t baking soda to cause foaming (helps coat them better). Pour caramel slurry over corn pops and stir until pops are properly coated. Place in 250 degree oven for approx 45 min, stirring every 10 minute Remove from oven and pour onto waxed paper. Break apart into desired piece size.