Mixed Nut Crunch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. freshly popped corn (not microwave)
2 c. dry toasted mixed nuts or peanuts
1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. margarine
2/3 c. dark corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250\u00b0.
In a large shallow roasting pan or two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans, spread popcorn and nuts.
In a heavy 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, margarine and corn syrup.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
Continue cooking for 5 minutes without stirring.
Remove. Stir in vanilla and soda.
Pour over popcorn; stir to coat.
Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
Cool.
Break apart and store in airtight container.