Pops' Great Caramel Corn

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   Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Place the popcorn, pretzels and cashews in a large brown paper bag and shake to combine; set aside.

3. 3

   Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup and microwave until the mixture begins to boil, about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Carefully stir, then microwave 2 more minutes.

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   Add the baking soda to the sugar mixture and stir until it begins to foam.

7. 7

   Carefully pour over the popcorn mixture in the bag.

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   Fold over the top of the bag and shake to coat the popcorn.

9. 9

   Microwave in the bag, 1 1/2 more minutes.

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    Pour the popcorn mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

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    Let cool completely before serving.

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    Photograph by Anna Williams

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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