*  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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