Ingredients

Let’s Cook!

• 1
  Place oven racks in center of oven. Preheat to 250°F. Prep baking sheets by spraying with vegetable oil. In a very large mixing bowl that holds at least 32 cups (Tupperware Thatsa Bowl® is perfect), combine all the munchies.
  
• 2
  Melt the butter in a LARGE saucepan. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully stir in vanilla (it'll spit), then stir in the baking soda. As you stir, stir, stir to fully incorporate the baking soda, the mixture puffs up a lot (why you use a large saucepan) and becomes lighter in color, kinda like peanut butter. Pour toffee over the munchies and gently fold to distribute and coat as evenly as possible.
  
• 3
  Divide the mixture between your prepared pans and spread evenly. Bake 30 to 55 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. 30 minutes bake time gives a softer, chewier toffee; 55 minutes for a crisp toffee. You'll notice the toffee liquefies in the oven, making it easier to evenly coat the munchies when you stir.
  
• 4
  Remove from oven and continue stirring and separating the clumps until the mix is cool enough for the pieces to stay separated. Cool completely, then store in airtight containers or zip-top bags.
• 5
  My caramel corn is another tasty food gift!