Caramel Popcorn With Peanuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels (yields about 12 cups popped)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for popping)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, to season popcorn)
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts