Chocolate Popcorn

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Chocolate Popcorn

Recipe By : Mimi Markofsky
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :1:30
Categories : Candy And Confections Chocolate

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 cups popcorn -- popped
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Spray a large, shallow roasting pan with vegetable spray. Mix popcorn and
peanuts in roasting pan.

In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, cook corn syrup, sugar and margarine over
medium heat, until the mixture boils, stirring constantly. Stir in
chocolate and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until the chocolate is
completely melted and the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and
stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn and peanuts; stir to coat well.

Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Pour onto foil and let cool.
Store in tightly covered containers.


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