Honey Roasted Caramel Corn is an updated honey twist on a simple, old fashioned treat. This recipe expertly blends the richness of honey with the nutty, roasted flavors of honey roasted peanuts, creating a caramel corn that's a cut above the rest.
Place the popcorn kernels in a large pot. Add the cooking oil. Cover and cook over medium heat until most kernels have popped and there are several seconds between pops.
Spread the popped popcorn on a large baking sheet. Add the roasted peanuts.
In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, honey, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. Pour immediately over the popcorn mixture.
Bake in a 250°F oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Line a clean baking sheet with wax paper. Transfer the caramel corn onto the wax paper, separating into pieces. Allow to cool completely.