Caramel Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. or 2 sticks butter or margarine
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
6 qt. popped popcorn
unsalted peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Melt butter in large saucepan.
Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil without stirring for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla.
Gradually pour over popped corn in 2 large, shallow baking or roasting pans.
Mix well.