Recipe - Peanut Caramel Popcorn

I've been a fan of Cracker Jack since childhood, so I decided to try a batch of this homemade version this week. It turned out quite nicely and paired very well with a glass of apple cider! 

PEANUT CARAMEL POPCORN 

1 cup margarine

2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

6 qts. popped corn

1/2 to 1 cup peanuts 

Melt margarine in a large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over popped corn and peanuts. Mix until coated. Makes 6 quarts.

After mixing spread mixture out on cookie sheets and break up before storing in an airtight container. 

Until next time...

~Rebecca

 

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Recipe - Protein Snack Balls

Our oldest daughter recently shared this recipe for Protein Snack Balls with me. I made it yesterday for the first time and served it to guests as a dessert after supper last night. It was a HUGE success! It was very similar to our old family favorite no-bake recipe, but no sugar...no butter! THIS will be the no-bake of choice for us from now on!

PROTEIN SNACK BALLS

1/2 c. raw honey
1 c. natural peanut butter
1/2 c. melted coconut oil
3 1/2 c. regular oats
1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. chia seeds
1/2 c. unsalted, roasted, sunflower kernels
1/2 c. raisins, chocolate chips, coconut, or chopped nuts

Mix ingredients together, shape into 1-inch balls, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Delicious!