5 qt. freshly popped popcorn
1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. butter
2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine popcorn and peanuts in a lightly greased roasting pan, mix well and set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in soda, salt and vanilla.

Pour sugar mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container. Yield: approximately 5 quarts.