| 1 | : a candy thermometer is handy to have for this rcipe to test the temperature of the syrup that binds the popcorn and nuts together. |
| 2 | mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl or pan. |
| 3 | cook molasses and sugar together until the mixture reaches a tempurature of 235 degrees on a candy thermometer. |
| 4 | If you don"t have a thermometer, test the syrup by letting some drop from a spoon into acup of cold water. |
| 5 | The syrup is done when it forms a thead as it drops into the water. |
| 6 | pour hot syrup mixture over the popcorn nut mixture and stir to coat evenly. |
| 7 | Cool and break into chunks with a wooden spoon. |
| 8 | Stored in an airtight container, mixture will keep well for 4 th6 weeks. |
| 9 | yield: 40 oz. |
