Here's a great one to nibble on over the holidays, or to put in a nice container and wrap as gifts for paper and letter carriers, etc.
Caramel Mocha Almond Popcorn Clusters
10 cups freshly popped popcorn
2 cups whole almonds
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup strong Steeped volcanic coffee
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Spray 15 x 10 baking sheet with non-stick spray. Mix popcorn and almonds in large bowl.
Combine brown sugar, butter , coffee and corn syrup in medium saucepan.
Over low heat, stir mixture until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to high and boil 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, almond extract and baking soda.
Pour over popcorn and almonds, immediately stirring gently to coat.
Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in airtight container.
Yield: 20 pieces
