Mocha Almond Crunch

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Course : Nuts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 28 pieces
 

Ingredients:

2 Quart popped corn
1/2 Cup slivered almonds -- toasted
1 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup light corn syrup
1 Tablespoon EACH: butter and water
1/4 Teaspoon EACH: cream of tartar and salt
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 Tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips -- melted
 

Preparation:

In large bowl, combine popped corn and toasted almonds; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring sugar, corn syrup, water, butter, cream of tartar and salt to a boil. Boil rapidly to soft crack stage (270'F on candy thermometer); remove from heat. Stir in baking soda quickly but thoroughly; add instant coffee, stirring until well blended. Working quickly, pour mixture over popped corn, tossing gently to coat. Evenly spread coated corn onto greased wax paper; cool 5 minutes. Using a fork, drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn mixture. Allow to cool 4 hours. Break into chunks and store in airtight containe

 

Nutritional Information:

1437 Calories (kcal); 38g Total Fat; (22% calories from fat); 15g Protein; 277g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 748mg Sodium