Ingredients
4 cups popped popcorn, salted
2 34 cups sugar
1 cup water
34 cup light corn syrup
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces (about 2 cups) salted cashew pieces
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Popcorn Cashew Brittle
Chock full of popcorn and cashews, this sweet and salty snack is irresistible.
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How to make
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STEP 1
Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
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STEP 2
Place popcorn into food processor bowl fitted with metal blade. Pulse several times to break up popcorn into small pieces. Set aside.
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STEP 3
Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in 3-quart heavy saucepan; cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 280ºF or small amount dropped into ice water forms hard pliable threads.
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STEP 4
Add butter; continue cooking, stirring constantly, 5-6 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 300ºF or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms hard brittle threads. Remove from heat; add vanilla and baking soda. Stir until well mixed (mixture will foam).
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STEP 5
Add popcorn and cashews; stir to coat. Pour onto prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Cool completely. Break into pieces.
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