Easy Caramel Popcorn

• 2 cup Peanuts (optional)
• 2 packages 3.5 oz Microwave Popcorn (Popped & Remaining Kernels Removed)
• 2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Margarine
• 1/2 cup Corn Syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1. Preheat oven to 250F
2. Place popcorn & peanuts (optional) in a large roasting pan.
3. Place in preheated oven to keep warm.
4. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine.
5. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, & bring to a boil.
6. Continue boiling for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, salt, & baking soda; mixing well.
8. The caramel should be light & foamy.
9. Pour caramel over popcorn & mix until well coated.
10. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
11. Remove pan from oven & allow popcorn to cool.
12. Break into pieces & store in an airtight container.

peanuts, remaining, brown sugar, margarine, syrup, vanilla, salt, baking soda

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/332721-easy-caramel-popcorn (may not work)