Description

Why buy this yummy snack when you can easily and economically make it yourself? It's a sweet, crunchy treat that's ready in just a little over 1 hour. It makes great holiday teacher or hostess gifts, just place in bags and tie with a pretty ribbon.

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. un-popped popcorn
• 1 c. salted pecans
• 1 c. salted almonds
• 1 c. salted peanuts
• 2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. light Caro syrup or corn syrup
• 1 c. butter
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. vanilla
• 4 oz. bar white chocolate, melted
• 4 oz. bar semi-sweet or milk chocolate, melted

Steps

1. Pop the popcorn; discard un-popped kernels; pour into a bowl; add pecans, almonds and peanuts; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
3. In a sauce pan mix: brown sugar, Caro syrup, butter; stir on medium heat; bring to boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in baking soda, salt and vanilla; mix until combined. Pour over popcorn and nuts in a large bowl; mix until coated. Separate into 2 baking sheets/pans that have been lined with silicon baking mats.