CHRISTMAS TREATS WEEK TWO

CINNAMON BUN POPCORN
http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/09/cinnamon-caramel-corn-with-pecans-white-chocolate-aka-cinnamon-bun-popcorn/
 
12c.popped popcorn (1/2c.kernels)
1c.chopped pecans
1c.brown sugar
3/4t.cinnamon
1/4c.Karo syrup(or honey works well)
1 stick real butter(1/2c)
1/2tsp.baking soda
1tsp.van
3 squares almond bark
you can use air popped or microwave popcorn,preheat oven to 250,place popcorn & chopped pecans in a large bowl & set aside
combine brown sugar & cinnamon in a big microwaveable bowl
chop butter into chunks & place on top of sugar mixture, pour syrup or honey over top of everything, microwave for 30 sec.stir to combine
should be nice & bubbly at this point,remover from microwave & add van. & soda, should be foaming at this point
pour over popcorn & nuts stirring quickly or it will harden, spread onto foil lined pan & bake 30 min. stirring every 5 min
if it' not crunchy enough cook another 5 min, give a final stir & let cool,while you melt the almond bark
using a fork drizzle over popcorn, when cooled break into chunks

I came across this recipe last year & needless to say made it way too many times lol!it is a must try, but be warned once you make it you’ll want to make it, again &again, it has became a recipe keeper for my recipe box for sure!

12 weeks of Christmas Treats is hosted by Brenda over at http://www.mealplanningmagic.com/