Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 qt. popped corn
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. soda
1 c. roasted peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Boil all ingredients (except popcorn, soda and peanuts) for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and add soda, stirring quickly.
Pour over popcorn, mixing well.
Spread popcorn mixture on 2 large flat pans and place in a 250\u00b0 oven for 1 hour. Stir 2 or 3 times while baking.
Store in tightly closed container.