Toffee Popcorn Crunch

Clusters of candied popcorn loaded with almonds and toffee bits.

Recipe Ingredients:

8 cups popped popcorn
3/4 cup whole almonds or slivered almonds
1 1/3 cups (8-ounce package) HEATH BITS 'O BRICKLE Toffee Bits
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease large roasting pan (or two 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pans).
2. Place popcorn and almonds in prepared pan.
3. Combine toffee bits and corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until toffee is melted (about 12 minutes).
5. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated.
6. Bake 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from oven; stir every 2 minutes until slightly cooled.
7. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.

Makes about 1 pound popcorn.

Note: For best results, do NOT double this recipe.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens, and reprinted with permission of The Hershey Company. © The Hershey Company.