Caramel Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Spread popcorn out on cookie sheet.
Cool. Bring butter, sugar, salt and syrup to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove from heat; stir in soda and vanilla.
Gradually pour over popcorn; mix well.
Stir in peanuts if desired.
Bake 1 hour at 250\u00b0.
Stir every 15 minutes.