Favorite Caramel Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 200F.
2. 2
   Combine popcorn and peanuts, if desired, in large roasting pan; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 3-quart saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
5. 5
   Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda.
7. 7
   Carefully pour hot syrup mixture over popcorn and peanuts in pan; stir until well coated.
8. 8
   Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, 1 hour or until caramel corn is crisp.
9. 9
   Immediately place caramel corn onto waxed paper.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Break into bite-sized pieces.
12. 12
    Store in tightly covered container.