Cashew Caramel Corn

By vpitts2004

Ingredients

• 4 packages (3.3 ounces each) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
• 2 cans cashew halves & pieces
• 2 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

•Pop popcorn according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to two very large bowls, add nuts; discard any unpopped kernels.
• In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Carefully stir in milk and butter; return to a boil.
• Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans.
• Bake at 250° for 40 minutes, stirring once. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break into clusters. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 2 gallon ziploc bags