Ingredients
8 cups air-popped popcorn1/2 cup salted peanuts1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons light corn syrup4-1/2 teaspoons molasses1 tablespoon butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Preparation
Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring.
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well.
Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pan and place on waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
