Sunflower Seed Crunch
This unique candy is a perfect gift: It keeps beautifully and pairs well with hot chocolate, cappuccino and hot tea. To package, wrap with clear or colored plastic film and tie with a ribbon. Present it in a decorative coffee cup or mug.
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This unique candy is a perfect gift: It keeps beautifully and pairs well with hot chocolate, cappuccino and hot tea. To package, wrap with clear or colored plastic film and tie with a ribbon. Present it in a decorative coffee cup or mug.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbs. brown, raw or turbinado sugar
- 6 Tbs. sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- 4 Tbs. cake flour
- 2 Tbs. butter at room temperature
- 3 Tbs. light corn syrup
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Place batter on sheet of parchment paper, cover with second sheet of parchment and roll batter into thin sheet (9 x 12-inch rectangle). Chill 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove top sheet of parchment and place dough on sheet pan. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Cool; break into pieces.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Makes 1 cup
- Calories 156
- Carbohydrate Content 19 g
- Cholesterol Content 10 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 1 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 54 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g