Caramel Crackers ‘N’ Nuts

• 2 packages (6.6 ounces each) miniature cheddar cheese fish-shaped crackers
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a large greased bowl, combine crackers and peanuts; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 280u0b0 (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Pour over cracker mixture; quickly stir until evenly coated.
3. Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250u0b0 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool; break apart. Store in airtight containers.

cheddar cheese, peanuts, brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup, baking soda, vanilla

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-crackers-n-nuts/ (may not work)