Caramel Corn (with Peanuts)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 12 quarts plain popped popcorn (4 bags)
• 1 lb peanuts
• 2 cups butter
• 2 lbs brown sugar (1 bag)
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup molasses

Recipe

• 1 place popped popcorn in two very large bowls.
• 2 mix 1/2 pound peanuts into each bowl.
• 3 in 5 quart sauce pan combine all the other ingredients.
• 4 bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for 5 minutes(no less) stirring constantly.
• 5 evenly distribute the syrup between the two bowls and stir until well coated.
• 6 turn coated popcorn into a large roasting pan.
• 7 bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour.
• 8 remove and break apart while still warm.
• 9 store in air tight containers.