Caramel Corn with Peanuts

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F.

Place the popped popcorn in a large roasting pan, removing all unpopped kernels. This can be done by placing small amounts in a bowl, picking out the kernels, and then transferring the kernel-free popcorn to the roasting pan. Place the peanuts on top.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, brown sugar and corn syrup, and heat, stirring frequently, until bubbly. Boil for about 1 minute, then remove from heat and add the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will rise and become fluffy. Pour the caramel immediately over the popcorn and peanuts. With 2 wooden spoons, toss the mixture until it is completely coated.

Bake at 200 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes.

Perfect caramel corn! Of course you can make it with or without nuts. Also feel free to substitute another kind of nut for the peanuts!