Caramel Corn with Salted Peanuts

Really, really good, so much better than store-bought. Easy to make and great to give as a gift. Very additive.

I'm addicted! This stuff is terrific. I have used 1/4 cup Mexican Brown sugar (piloncillo) and 3/4 cup regular brown sugar. The piloncillo adds a molasses-ish flavor I love. I popped my own corn (10 cups) and melted the butter right in the pan with the brown sugar and corn syrup etc.

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yummy! and for something that is not that hard, you get major credit for making something from scratch. a little too sweet for me that first time around, so I might play around with a little less brown sugar and vanilla and a bit more salt next time. I did use air-popped popcorn, rather than the microwave popcorn she calls for, so that might have been the difference. overall though, a great snack and a great gift treat!