Caramel Corn

This is the very best crunch and munch I've had. Wonderful flavor. Try it, you'll like it. Nuts may be added if you like, but I like just the caramel corn. Yummy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Yields: 15 cups

Ingredients

• 15  cups  popped popcorn
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Pop popcorn till you have 15 cups and place in a very large bowl.
2. In a pan heat the butter, light brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt on medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the baking soda.
5. Pour over the popped popcorn and stir till well coated.
6. Put on large ungreased cookie sheet or two 9x13-inch pans.
7. Bake at 200°F for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
8. NOTE: If you want to add nuts, decrease popcorn to 12 cups and add 3 cups nuts before stirring.