Holiday Moose Munch

Описание: This great snack is a mixture of popcorn, caramel, nuts, and chocolate. Who could resist this? This snack has become a staple around the holidays to enjoy and it is also a great gift to give to your friends and family.

Holiday Moose Munch Mix
(Makes about 30 servings )

Ingredients:
12 cups of cooked popcorn ( plain or buttered)
1 cup unsalted butter
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tsp salt
2 cups light brown sugar
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 cups raw nuts of your choice ( I used 1½ cups almonds and 1½ cups peanuts but you can also use, pecans or cashews)
12 oz. milk chocolate chips melted
12 oz white chocolate melted

Directions
Layer the cooked popcorn into two disposable 9x13 pans.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan on low heat.
Add corn syrup, salt and brown sugar.
Bring mixture to a boil, always stirring. Then boil the mixture slowly while stirring until a candy thermometer reads 285 degrees. Don’t let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan.
Remove from the heat and immediately stir in baking soda and salt. This will foam up briefly.
Pour this mixture immediately over the popcorn in the roasting pans.Quickly mix with a wooden spoons or rubber spatula to coat the popcorn.
Place in a 2500° oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir well. Bake another 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and add the nuts. Stir well and bake another 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Cool completely and break apart to separate pieces that are stuck together.
Melt the chocolate and drizzle over popcorn mix. Let harden completely. (You can also add some M &M ‘s to the mix at the end )
Place in airtight containers and enjoy. Great for gifts near the holidays.