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Nutty Popcorn Party Mix

By: Zita Wilensky 
"Whoever receives this crunchy concoction is guaranteed merry munching. The snapped-up-in-seconds party mix features a combination of sweet and savory flavors. --Zita Wilensky, North Miami Beach, Florida"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts popped popcorn
  • 1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) jar macadamia nuts, halved
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine popcorn, nuts and coconut. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, corn syrup, coffee and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated.
  2. Transfer to two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by ALISON   view full review
This recipe is really great for my movie parties. Its different, and fun! And best of all it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by ccristi85   view full review
This mix is amazing!! I used mixed nuts in place of the peanuts and macadamia nuts (it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by mitchell9787   view full review
Wonderful! Easy, and very good. I doubled the cinnamon, and used different nuts. Tastes a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by babymama'10   view full review
OMG. That's how good this is. I didn't have macadamia so I just used extra peanuts (salted)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by PatN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was great! My family loved it! Next time I make it I may try some of the suggestions a...

 

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