CHOCOLATE NUT POPCORN

8 cups popped popcorn
1 cup coarsely chopped walnut, pecans or skinned pistachio nuts, shelled
3 ounces good-quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or undiluted evaporated milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon dark rum or brandy, or ? teaspoon vanilla extract

Pour popcorn into large bowl. Stir in chopped nuts; mix well and set aside. Cut or break chocolate into 1/2-inch-size pieces and set aside.

In heavy stainless steel saucepan, combine cream or milk, corn syrup, butter and rum, brandy or vanilla. Place over medium heat and cook about 5 minutes, or until mixture is bubbling but not quite boiling. Immediately remove pan from heat and stir in chocolate pieces. Whisk glaze briskly until smooth, then drizzle over popcorn. Mix well with a large spoon, coating the popcorn evenly. Let cool and serve.

Makes enough to serve 4 to 8
Source: The Popcorn Board