Deluxe Caramel Corn

Deluxe Caramel Corn

Ingredients:
snacks, popcorn, air-popped (unsalted)
pretzels, soft, unsalted
sugars, brown
butter, without salt
syrups, corn, light
salt, table
leavening agents, baking soda
oil, corn, peanut, and olive
candies, white chocolate

Directions:
Place popcorn and pretzels in a large bowl, set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a rolling boil.
Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 238F (soft-ball stage).
Remove from heat, stir in baking soda.
Quickly pour over popcorn and mix thoroughly, stir in peanuts.
Turn into two greased 9x13 inch baking pans.
Bake at 200F for 20 minutes.
Stir.
Bake 25 minutes longer.
Remove from oven, add candy and mix well.
Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool.
Break into clusters.
Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.