Gluten-Free Chocolate Caramel Nut Popcorn

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   Toss together nuts and popcorn in a large bowl.

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   Line a large shallow baking pan with foil.

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   Lightly grease the foil and a wooden spoon.

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   Get your candy thermometer readyyoull need it in a moment.

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   Melt Earth Balance in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat.

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   Once melted add syrup and salt.

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   Then bring to a boil, without stirring, and continue to heat until mixture registers 300 degrees F on a candy thermometer.

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   This will take roughly 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Remove pan from heat.

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    Pour syrup over nuts and popcorn, stirring briskly with the greased spoon to coat everything with the syrup.

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    Immediately spread popcorn into the prepared baking pan.

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    In a microwave safe bowl melt chocolate chips for 90 seconds stirring once at the halfway point.

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    Then continue with additional 30 second heat bursts, until melted.

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    Drizzle over the popcorn mixture.

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    Cool completely, then break into bite-size pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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