Baked Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 qt. popped corn (1 1/4 c. unpopped)
1 can peanuts
2 c. brown sugar (1 box)
1/2 c. white corn syrup or molasses
2 sticks butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Spread popped corn and peanuts in a large shallow sheet pan. Keep warm in 250\u00b0 oven.
Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy pan. Place on medium heat.
Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in baking soda (syrup will form).
Pour syrup over popped corn and peanuts in a fine stream.
Stir and mix well.
Return to oven and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Cool and serve or store in an airtight container.
Keep in a cool place, but very good served warm.