Caramel Coated Popcorn

• 6 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
• 1 cup butter
• 1 (16-ounce) package light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place popcorn and peanuts in a large mixing bowl; set aside.

Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.

Pour mixture over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated. Pour into 2 large lightly greased roasting pans or 4 (13 x 9 inch) baking pans, spreading into a thin layer.

Bake at 250º for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks.



Serving: 6 bags

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