Thursday, October 23, 2008

Halloween Fun Popcorn Crunch

Take a break from the candy bars for this fabulously different snack.


Ingredients
8 C. popcorn
1/2 C. salted pumpkin seeds
1/2 C. dried cranberries or raisins
1/2 C. banana chips, broken into pieces
1 1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. corn syrup
1/4 C. water
1/4 C. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions
In large buttered bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; set aside. In medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil. Cook, covered 3 minutes. Uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches a hard, ball stage, 4-5 minutes. Add butter and vanilla; cook, stirring 1 minute. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss quickly to coat. Turn mixture out onto greased baking sheet and spread using buttered hands. Cool and break into pieces.

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