NUTCRACKER SWEETS

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Another holiday recipe (or anytime) that I picked up from somewhere a few years ago. This mixture also makes a nice gift.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups popped popcorn
2/3 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup unblanched whole almonds
1 -2 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a shallow baking pan (15"x10") with 1" sides.
  • Stir together the popcorn, nuts and melted butter and sprinkle lightly with the salt.
  • Spread this mixture in the buttered pan.
  • Combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup bringing to a boil, stirring constantly, over a medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes until it turns a light caramel color.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over the popcorn and nuts and toss to coat.
  • Spread the mixture out to cool and harden.
  • Break apart after hardened and store in loosely covered container.
  • Eat at home for a snack and/or give some to a friend as a holiday treat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 34.3, Sodium 135.3, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 20.2, Protein 2.7

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