Caramel Pretzel-Nut Popcorn

This combines the sweetness of caramel with the saltiness of pretzels, nuts and popcorn!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 32 cups

Ingredients

• 8  cups  broken salted  pretzels
• 20  cups  popped popcorn
• 4  cups  dry roasted peanuts
• 3  cups brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1⁄2 cups butter
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place the pretzels, popcorn and peanuts into a large paper bag or, if you have one, a very large bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter.
4. Cook, stirring to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar, until the mixture comes to a boil. Once the mixture is at a full boil, continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from the heat, and stir in the salt, vanilla, and baking soda.
6. The mixture will foam up when you add the soda, so use a long spoon to stir.
7. Immediately pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn and pretzels in the bag.
8. Shake until evenly coated.
9. For a crispier treat, boil the sugar mixture longer, or bake the finished mix in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 10 minutes.