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      Title: CARAMEL CRUNCH
 Categories: Candies, Entertain
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
  1 1/2 qt Freshly popped popcorn
      1 c  Salted nuts
    1/3 c  Shortening
    1/3 c  Granulated sugar
    1/3 c  Firmly packed brown sugar
    1/3 c  Corn syrup
  1 1/2 ts Vanilla
    1/4 ts Baking soda
 
  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.
 
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