Nutcracker Sweets *

Ingredients:

• 4 c Popped popcorn
• 2/3 c Pecan halves
• 1/3 c Unblanched whole almonds
• 2 tb Butter- melted
• 1/8 ts Salt
• 2/3 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Butter
• 1/4 c Light corn syrup
• 1/2 ts Vanilla

Preparation:

• Lightly butter jelly-roll pan.
• In large bowl, combine popcorn, pecans, almonds and melted butter.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt.
• Spread in buttered pan.
• In medium heavy saucepan, combine sugar, 1/2 cup butter and corn syrup.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
• Continue boiling 5-10 minutes or until mixture turns a light caramel color, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
• Pour over popcorn and nuts.
• Toss to coat.
• Spread out to cool and harden.
• Break apart and store in loosely covered container.