Baked Caramel Corn Recipe

1 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. dark Karo syrup
1 tsp. baking soda
mixed nuts, if desired

Boil first 3 ingredients 5 minutes; remove from heat & stir in soda (CAREFULLY!!)
Pour over 8 quarts of popped corn (I use less) & mix well.
Bake in 2 shallow pans for 1 hour at 250, stirring 3 or 4 times during baking.