CANDIED POPCORN AND NUTS 
2 c. nutmeats
1 c. sunflower seeds
2 qts. popcorn
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. molasses
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla

Spread nuts and seeds on baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn off oven. Spread popcorn over nut mix. Return to warm oven. Let cool in large bowl.

In heavy bottomed saucepan, combine remaining ingredients, except cinnamon and vanilla. Boil, partially covered, until reaches 290 degrees on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; add cinnamon and vanilla. Pour over popcorn mix. Blend thoroughly. Cool on greased baking sheet 1 hour. Break apart and store in tins.

 

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