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Crunchy snacks for kids
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Crunchy snacks for kids

6 ingredients 30 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

166
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Popcorn not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (8 tbsp) honey
  • 1/2 cup Margarine
  • 6 cup POPPED popcorn
  • 1 cup Shelled peants
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Directions

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1 From: vicki lansky"s candy book

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2 cookie jar

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3 have you thought of putting crackers in your cookie jar? they are made with less sugar and you can choose a low salt variety.

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4 You can fill a cookie jar with peanuts-in-th-shell or roasted no-salt nuts.

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5 Or keep on hand a jar of nuts and raisins with a few chocolate chips thrown in (aka "gorp").

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7 try sprinkling grated parmesan cheese or american cheese on popcorn.

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8 Or, mix with peanuts, or cinnamon.

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9 package extra popcorn in small plastic bags with twist ties - excellent for an out-of-doors treat, car ride (donna"s note: ugh!) or tv special snack.

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10 (donna"s note: lunch boxes!)

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11 honey "cracker jacks"

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12 heat honey and butter in a saucepan until blended.

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14 Pour over popcorn which has been mixed with peanuts, stirring as you pour.

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15 When well-coated, spread in a pan in a single layer.

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16 Bake at 350°F for 5 - 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring several times.

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17 The difference between crisp (not brown) and burnt can be a matter of minutes.

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18 Package in plastic bags and twist tie.

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19 If you want it to be mistaken for the "real thing", add a small toy.

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20 popcorn candy clusters

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21 1 cup (8 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup freshly popped popcorn 1 cup nuts

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22 melt chocolate chips.

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23 Add popcorn and nuts and stir until they are well coated.

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24 Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet or wax paper and let set til firm.

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25 If the crowd is rushing you for a taste, chill the clusters in the freezer for 5 minutes.

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26 When firm, store in plastic bags.

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27 cruncho mix

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28 mix: 4 cups crunchy cereal (cheerios, or corn chex, etc) 1 cup peanuts or mixed nuts 1 cup pretzel sticks, the smallest size 1 cup seasoned croutons

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29 combine: ½ cup salad oil or 6 tbsp melted butter 2 tsp worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp garlic powder

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30 in a shallow pan coat crunchy ingredients with the combined oil and seasonings.

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31 Heat in oven at 250°F for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

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32 Spread on absorbent paper to cool.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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