*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Caramel Corn

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Holiday Gift Giving Recipes      Snacks

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      cups          popped popcorn
                        (about 3/4 cup unpopped kernels)
   1      cup           dry roasted peanuts
                        (or your choice of nuts)
   1      cup           brown sugar -- packed
     3/4  cup           butter (NO SUBSTITUTES)
     1/4  cup           light corn syrup
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Combine popped  popcorn and peanuts in a large roasting pan; keep warm in a
300 oven while preparing syrup.

Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
 Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring almost constantly.  Boil gently
over entire surface for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat;
stir in baking soda.  Pour over popcorn and peanuts.  Mix well.

Bake in a 300 oven for 20 minutes, stirring once after 15 minutes.
 Immediately spread out popcorn mixture on a large piece of foil; cool
completely.  Break into cluster.  Store tightly covered.  Makes about 11
cups.

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