Ingredients

1 cup butter

2 cups brown sugar

½ cup corn syrup

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda

6 qt unflavored popped popcorn

2 cups unsalted peanuts , or mixed nuts

Preparation

Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Boil without stirring; 5 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla.

Gradually pour over popped corn, mixing well.

Turn into 2 large cookie sheets and bake in a 250 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool completely. Break apart and enjoy.