Poppycock

Submitted by tara.a.shepherdgmai

"When I was a child Grams would make this recipe once a year for me as a special treat. I loved this treat so much I now gladly make it for other people especially since it makes such a large quantity. And as Grams always did, feel free to alter the nuts and quantity to your taste."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 20

ingredients

• 16 cups air popped corn
• 1 1⁄2 cups pecans
• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. In a large roasting pan (17x11-inch) mix together the popped corn and nuts.
2. Preheat oven to 250°F.
3. In a heavy 2 quart saucepan over medium heat add the brown sugar, butter, light corn syrup and salt.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Boil for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add the vanilla
8. Pour the sugar mixture over the popped corn and nuts.
9. Bake 1 hour.
10. Spoon onto Wax paper to cool, separating large clumps as you go.