Ultimate Caramel Chocolate Popcorn

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 250°. Place popcorn and nuts in a greased roasting pan; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir 5 minutes.
2. 2

   Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will foam). Quickly pour over popcorn and mix well.
3. 3

   Transfer to two greased 15x10X1-in. baking pans.
4. 4

   Bake 1 hour or until dry, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. 5

   In a microwave, melt each chocolate separately, adding 1 teaspoon shortening to each 1/2 cup chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mixture; let stand until set.
6. 6

   Break into clusters. Store in an airtight container.
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