Caramel Popcorn

I got this recipe years ago from a neighbor and loved it! It's great at parties and gift giving at Christmas. Makes lots!

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 1 -2  gallon  prepared  popcorn
• 2  cups brown sugar
• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup or 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup peanuts (Optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250.
2. Prepare popcorn and set aside.
3. In a sauce pan bring to a boil brown sugar, butter and syrup.
4. Boil at a slow boil for 5 minutes without stirring.
5. Remove and add baking soda, salt, vanilla and peanuts.
6. Pour over popcorn and toss.
7. Lay out on greased cookie sheets and bake for 1 hour stirring every 20 minutes.
8. Store in Large Zip Lock Bags.