THREE-IN-ONE POPCORN CRUNCH

Three-in-One Popcorn Crunch image

Folks with a sweet tooth will dig into these bite-size snacks. Candy corn is a colorful addition, so this mouthwatering mix is suitable for any autumn event.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 quarts popped popcorn
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups candy corn

Steps:

Place popcorn and peanuts in large buttered heat-proof containers or bowls; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, water, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 285° (soft-crack stage), stirring occasionally., Pour over popcorn mixture; stir gently to coat. Stir in candy corn. Drop into bite-size pieces onto waxed paper. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.