Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. oleo
2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. soda
6 qt. (or more) popped corn
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 c. salted Spanish peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Using a large heavy iron skillet, melt oleo over medium heat. Stir in sugar, syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat and add soda and vanilla.
Pour syrup over popped corn and peanuts.
Toss or stir (syrup will be sticky).