Caramel Corn & Candy Crunch

Directions

1. 1
   Place popcorn in greased roasting pan and keep warm in 300 degree oven.
2. 2
   Grease saucepan and cook on medium heat the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to boiling, stirring constantly, until thermometer reads 255 degrees (hardball stage-about 4 minutes).
3. 3
   Remove from heat, add baking soda and vanilla, then pour over popcorn.
4. 4
   Stir to coat and bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir and bake another 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Let cool, break into smaller pieces and add M&M's, peanuts and raisins.
7. 7
   Store in sealed container.
8. 8
   Makes 9 cups.