Cooking Recipe Caramel Crunch
Recipe Ingredients
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 250F (120C). COMBINE popcorn and nuts in a large,
shallow baking pan. MELT GOLDEN CRISCO SHORTENING in saucepan. Stir
in sugars and syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; then boil
gently on medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. WATCH
CAREFULLY ~ MIXTURE BURNS QUICKLY. Don't overcook. Remove from heat;
stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over popcorn mixture. Toss to
coat popcorn thoroughly. BAKE at 250F (120C) for 30-40 minutes, or
until crisp and golden. STIR occasionally during baking. Turn out
immediately onto a waxed paper-lined tray. Cool and break into
pieces. Store in tightly-covered container. DO NOT REFRIGERATE HINT:
If nuts are omitted, add an extra cup of popcorn. Preparation time:
10 mins. Cooking time: 5 mins. - Baking time 40 mins. From the CRISCO
SHORTENING Holiday Recipes booklet.