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      Title: Crunchy Snacks for Kids
 Categories: Kids, Snacks
   Servings: 6
 
    1/2 c  Honey
    1/2 c  Margarine
      6 c  Popped popcorn
      1 c  Peanuts; shelled
  
  Cookie Jar:

  Have you thought of putting crackers in your cookie jar? They are
  made with less sugar and you can choose a low salt variety. You can
  fill a cookie jar with peanuts-in-the-shell or roasted no-salt
  nuts. Or keep on hand a jar of nuts and raisins with a few
  chocolate chips thrown in (aka "gorp").
  
  Popcorn:
  
  Try sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese or American cheese on
  popcorn. Or, mix with peanuts, or cinnamon.
  
  Package extra popcorn in small plastic bags with twist
  ties--excellent for an out-of-doors treat, car ride, or TV special
  snack. (Donna's note: lunch boxes!)
  
  Honey Cracker Jacks:
  
  Heat honey and butter in a saucepan until blended. Cool. Pour over
  popcorn which has been mixed with peanuts, stirring as you pour.
  When well-coated, spread in a pan in a single layer. Bake at 350°F
  for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp, stirring several times. The
  difference between crisp (not brown) and burnt can be a matter of
  minutes. Package in plastic bags and twist tie. If you want it to
  be mistaken for the "real thing", add a small toy.
  
  Popcorn Candy Clusters:
  
  1 c  Semi-sweet chocolate chips (8 oz)
  1 c  Freshly popped popcorn
  1 c  Nuts
  
  Melt chocolate chips. Add popcorn and nuts and stir until they are
  well coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet or wax paper and
  let set until firm. If the crowd is rushing you for a taste, chill
  the clusters in the freezer for 5 minutes. When firm, store in
  plastic bags.
  
  Crunch Mix:
  
  Mix:

  4 c  Crunchy cereal (Cheerios, or Corn Chex, etc)
  1 c  Peanuts or mixed nuts
  1 c  Small pretzel sticks
  1 c  Seasoned croutons
  
  Combine:

  1/2 c  Salad oil -OR-
    6 tb Butter; melted
    2 ts Worcestershire sauce
  1/4 ts Garlic powder
  
  In a shallow pan coat crunchy ingredients with the combined oil and
  seasonings. Heat in oven at 250°F for about 45 minutes, stirring
  every 15 minutes. Spread on absorbent paper to cool.
 
  Recipe FROM: Vicki Lansky's Candy Book
 
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