Nutty Holiday Popcorn

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 qt. (16 c.) popped popcorn
  • 2 c. salted peanuts
  • 3/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. red or green flavored gelatin
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 250°.
  2. 2
    Place popcorn and peanuts in 2 ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pans.
  3. 3
    In medium saucepan, combine margarine, sugar, gelatin, water and corn syrup.
  4. 4
    Cover over medium-low heat until sugar and gelatin dissolve, stirring constantly.
  5. 5
    Using candy thermometer, continue cooking to 255° (Fahrenheit, hard ball stage), stirring constantly.
  6. 6
    Pour syrup over popcorn and peanuts; stir to coat.
  7. 7
    (Mixture will be hot.)

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