7 c. popped popcorn
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. butter
3 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. M & M's
1 c. peanuts
1 c. raisins

Remove unpopped kernels from popcorn. Place popcorn in greased 17x12x2 inch baking pan. Keep warm in 300 degree oven.

Butter sides of heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Into it combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat to boiling while stirring constantly. Should take 7-10 minutes. Continue cooking and stirring approximately 4 minutes more until mixture reaches hard ball stage (255 degrees if you have candy thermometer). Remove from heat. Add baking soda and vanilla.

Pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Stir gently to coat evenly. Bake in 300 degree oven for 10 minutes. Stir and bake 5 minutes more. Turn popcorn mixture onto large piece of foil. Cool completely. Break into small pieces. Add candy, nuts and raisins. Store in airtight container. Makes 9 cups.