Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 qt. freshly popped corn
1 1/2 c. pecan halves
1 1/2 c. raw peanuts
1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine popcorn and pecans in a lightly greased large roasting pan; set aside.
Combine peanuts and the next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla and soda.
Pour peanut mixture over popcorn mixture; stir with a lightly greased long handled spoon until popcorn mixture is coated.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.