Caramel Corn

***I found this recipe in my Grandma White's old recipe box. I'm going to start making some of her favorite recipes. She was so amazing! I miss you every day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-1/2 Quarts popped corn (We used one bag of ACT II Light Butter, 2.9oz)
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts or Dry Roasted

Directions:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in 2-Quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils.
• Boil gently until mixture reaches 290 degree F. on candy thermometer, or hard-crack stage in cold water.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla and baking soda and mix well.
• You can pour the popcorn and nuts directly in the pan or pour the caramel over peanuts and popcorn in a very large bowl. Form into little balls for individual consumption or store in a tightly covered jar/container to retain crispness.
• Makes about 6 cups. VERY FUN for kids!