Halloween Popcorn Grunch

Linda's Busy Kitchen's Note:

Great recipe for any party, but especially good for Halloween! Kids and adults alike with enjoy this YUMMY Party Treat! Cooking time does not include time to pop corn.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 20

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• ½ cup salted pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup dried cranberries or ½ cup raisins or ½ cup craisins
• ½ cup banana chips , broken into pieces
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ½ cup corn syrup
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. In a lg. buttered bowl, combine first 4 ingredients, and set aside.
2. In med. saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil. Cook, covered 3 minutes.
3. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until.
4. mixture reaches hard-ball stage (260 F), 4-5 minutes.
5. Add butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring 1 minute.
6. Pour over popcorn mixture, and toss quickly to coat.
7. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet, and spread, using buttered hands.
8. Cool, and break into pieces.