Well That's Just Poppycock!

Step 1

Place nuts on cookie sheet or roaster and toast for about 10 minutes in a 350-degree oven. Watch them closely, I burned my first batch this week!

Step 2

Spread popcorn and toasted nuts on a lightly greased baking sheet (I use spray).

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook on medium high heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.

Step 4

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Step 5

Drizzle hot mixture over popcorn and nuts, trying to cover as many kernels as possible. Mix or toss to coat (tossing doesn't work for me, not my skill!)

Step 6

If the syrup mixture starts to harden, simply return the pan to the oven to soften it a bit (3 minutes or so), then remove and mix again.

Step 7

Set aside to cool, then break into chunks and store in a tightly covered container.