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5 quarts freshly popped popcorn, unsalted 1 cup butter or margarine 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Place popcorn in lightly greased roasting pan 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, stirring until evenly coated. Bake at 250°F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool, and store in an airtight container. Makes about 5 quarts. Note: 1 cup raw peanuts can be added if desired, prior to pouring sugar mixture over popcorn. |
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