Recipe for Nutty Popcorn Party Mix

Nutty Popcorn Party Mix

Ingredients

.....3 quarts popped popcorn
.....1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
.....1 jar (3 1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, halved
.....1/2 cup slivered almonds
.....1/4 cup flaked coconut
.....3/4 cup butter
.....1 cup sugar
.....1/2 cup packed brown sugar
.....1/4 cup light corn syrup
.....1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
.....1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
.....2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

In large bowl, combine popcorn, nuts and coconut. In a saucepan, combine the butte, sugars, corn syrup, coffee and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture and stir until coated.

Transfer to two greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread onto waxed paper; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: About 12 cups