Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Place popcorn in greased 17 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Keep warm in 300° oven. Butter sides of 1 1/2-quart pan.
3. 3
   Combine sugar, margarine and corn syrup.
4. 4
   Cook until boiling.
5. 5
   Stir with wooden spoon to dissolve sugar 7 to 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Cook until hard ball stage, 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Add baking soda and vanilla.
8. 8
   Stir until combined.
9. 9
   Pour caramel mixture over popcorn.
10. 10
    Stir gently to coat.
11. 11
    Bake in 300° oven for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Stir.
13. 13
    Bake for 5 minutes more.
14. 14
    Remove from heat before adding baking soda. Turn popcorn mix onto large piece of foil.
15. 15
    Cool completely.
16. 16
    Break into small pieces.
17. 17
    Add nuts.