Ingredients
2 qt popped corn
1 1/2 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup whole almonds
1 1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup margarine
1 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
Servings: 40 servings
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