Nutty Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 qt. freshly popped corn (about 1 c. unpopped corn)
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. cashews
1 c. butter or margarine
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large roasting pan; set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil 5 minutes, without stirring (temperature will register about 250\u00b0).
Remove from heat; stir in soda and vanilla. Pour over popped corn and nuts; stir well.
Bake at 225\u00b0 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool and break into pieces, if desired.
Store in an airtight container.