Cousin Charlie'S Christmas Caramel Corn

• 8 c. popped popcorn
• 1 1/2 c. whole almonds, peanuts, cashews or pecan halves
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried fruit bits
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 2/3 c. butter or margarine
• 1/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. Place first 3 ingredients on a cookie sheet with edges.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine next 4 ingredients.
3. Cook over medium heat to boiling, stirring often.
4. Continue, stirring occasionally, until mixture is golden brown (about 15 minutes).
5. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla.
6. Pour over popcorn mixture, stirring gently to coat.
7. Bake at 300u0b0 for 15 minutes; stir.
8. Bake 5 minutes more.
9. Transfer to foil; cool thoroughly.
10. Break up.
11. Store in airtight container.
12. Makes about 10 cups.

popcorn, whole almonds, fruit bits, brown sugar, sugar, butter, light corn syrup, baking soda, vanilla

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=250469 (may not work)