Chocolate Caramel Popcorn

By Debra Morey

10 c popped popcorn

2 c nuts

1 pkg (8oz) semi-sweet baking chocolate (you can use any chocolate you like including white)

1 c packed brown sugar

½ c karo corn syrup

½ c butter

½ tsp baking soda

Spray big baking dish with oil. In large bowl combine popcorn and nuts. In 2 quart saucepan heat chocolate, brown sugar, corn syrup and butter over medium heat until boiling. Boil 5 min. stirring constantly. Remove from heat and immediately sir in baking soda. Carefully pour caramel mixture over popcorn and nuts. With rubber spatula coated with cooking spray, toss to combine. Spread popcorn mixture into prepared pan. Bake 225 for one hour. Cook on wire rack. Break into bite size pieces. Store in airtight container.