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Ingredientes
- 1 cup organic turbinado (cane) sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2/3 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 cups roasted, salted peanuts
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