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                          Buttercrunch Popcorn

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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