Susan Brooks' Caramel Crunch
One of my favorite days of the season--Susan Brooks' package arrives with her delicious Caramel Crunch enclosed. She has graciously supplied the recipe in case you need a last minute gift. 12 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 c unpopped) 1-3 oz can chow mein noodles 1 c dry roasted peanuts 1/2 c raisins 1 1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar 3/4 c butter or margarine 3/4 c light corn syrup 1 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t baking soda Combine the first 4 ingredients in a lightly greased roasting pan and set aside. Combine brown sugar and next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan;cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture boils. Remove from heat, and stir in soda (mixture will bubble). Pour brown sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; stir with a lightly greased long-handled spoon to coat evenly. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and immediately pour onto waxed paper, breaking apart large clumps as they cool. Store in airtight conta...