Nutty Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 c. popped corn
3 c. salted peanuts
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Place popcorn and peanuts in a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan (or large, deep baking dish).
In large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add soda and vanilla.
Mix thoroughly and pour over popcorn/peanut mixture, mixing well.
Bake at 250\u00b0 for 35 minutes (stir after baking 15 minutes and again after baking 30 minutes).
Remove from pan immediately; cool completely on sheet of foil.
Store in airtight container.
This makes a great gift at Christmas!
Makes 15 cups.