Ingredients

  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup chow mein noodles
  • 12 cup raisins
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 34 cup butter
  • 12 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

  • In a large, greased bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and water.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 280F to 290F (soft-crack stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in cinnamon.
  • Pour over popcorn mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  • Immediately pour into a greased 15 x 19 x 1-inch pan.
  • When cool enough to handle, break into pieces.
  • Store in an airtight container.