Buttercrunch Popcorn

* Exported from MasterCook *

Buttercrunch Popcorn

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks Nuts
Popcorn

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup Unpopped popcorn
1 cup Light brown sugar -- packed
1/2 cup Light corn syrup
1/2 cup Butter or margarine
1/4 cup Butterscotch chips
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Walnuts -- toasted

Heat oven to 250~. Grease 14x10" roasting pan. Pop the popcorn. Put nuts
and popcorn in a very large bowl.
Bring brown sugar, corn syrup and butter to boil, stirring until sugar is
dissolved. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in
butterscotch chips, vanilla, baking soda and salt until blended and smooth.
Working quickly and using two wooden spoons pour syrup over popcorn and nuts,
stir to coat thoroughly. Pour mixture into pan; bake 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Remove from oven, cool mixture in pan about 15 minutes. Turn
mixture out of pan onto foil to cool completely. Break popcorn into smaller
pieces; store in airtight containers in cool dry place up to 2 weeks. Makes
about 4 quarts.
Can use peanuts or almonds instead of walnuts.

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