Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 qt. plain popped popcorn
1 lb. peanuts
2 c. butter
2 lb. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 c. molasses

Preparation

Place popcorn in 2 large bowls.
Mix 1/2 pound nuts into each bowl.
In a 5-quart saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes.
Pour half of syrup over each bowl of popcorn and stir to coat.
Turn coated popcorn into a large roasting pan.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and break apart while warm.
Cool. Store in airtight containers.
Yields 12 quarts.