Ingredients
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- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil and cook until it reaches the hard crack stage, about 300°F (150°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in sunflower seeds, butter, and vanilla.
- Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Enjoy as a snack or use as a topping for desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg