Popcorn crunch
40 servings
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | |
---|---|---|
2 | quarts | Popped corn |
1½ | cup | Pecan halves |
⅔ | cup | Whole almonds |
1⅓ | cup | Sugar |
½ | cup | Light corn syrup |
1 | cup | Margarine |
Dipping Chocolate (optional) |
Directions
Mix together popped corn and nuts. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and margarine. Bring to a boil, and boil 10 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly. When mixture turns light caramel in color, remove from heat, and stir in popcorn and nuts. Spread out on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Break apart when cool. Can be dipped or spread with chocolate, if desired. Makes about 40 pieces.
Recipe from:Ideals Candy Cookbook by Mildred Brand Copyright-MCMLXXIX By Mildred Brand, Milwaukee, Wis. 53201