Creating Caramel Corn With Peanuts is a fun and rewarding process. Follow these simple steps to achieve the perfect sweet and crunchy treat:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 250°F (120°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Pop the Popcorn: Use an air popper or stovetop method to pop the popcorn kernels. Place the popped corn in a large bowl, and add the unsalted peanuts.
3. Make the Caramel Sauce:
– In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
– Once melted, add the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until the mixture starts to boil.
– Allow it to boil without stirring for about 4-5 minutes without a lid, until it turns a light amber color.
4. Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove from heat and carefully stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract. Be cautious as the mixture may bubble up.
5. Combine: Immediately pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn and peanuts. Gently stir with a spatula to ensure all the popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Spread on Baking Sheet: Pour the caramel-coated popcorn onto the lined baking sheet, spreading it out into an even layer.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Cool: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. As it cools, it will harden.
9. Break Apart: After cooling, break the caramel corn into pieces and store it in an airtight container.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible snack effortlessly.