Ingredients

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour

• 5 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed firmly
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Optional nuts - choose one:

• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup whole almonds
• 1 cup pecan halves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking pan (17x 12-inch) with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
2. Spray a large mixing bowl (not plastic) lightly with cooking spray and place popcorn inside.
3. Spread optional nuts over popcorn, if desired.
4. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.
5. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
6. Lower heat and boil 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda.
8. Quickly pour hot mixture over popcorn; stir well to coat.
9. Spread evenly into prepared pan and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
10. Cool completely in pan; store in an airtight container.