Poppycock- Christmas treat- or a gift

Poppycock
Poppycock is a great treat at Christmas time. It can be used as a gift, or just as a yummy snack!!
Ingredients
8 cups popcorn, popped
½ tsp. baking soda
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ tsp. vanilla
1 cup margarine
1 cup salted peanuts
½ cup light corn syrup
1 cup slivered almonds
½ tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup pecan halves

Roast peanuts, almonds, and pecans in a preheated oven, at 300"f, for ten minutes on a cookie sheet. Cook until melted, white sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Boil for 6 to 8 minutes. Mixture will be foamy. Take off heat and add vanilla and baking soda. Put popcorn and peanut mixture into roaster, adding syrup and mixing quickly. Grease 1 large or 2 small cookie sheets. Spread poppycock mixture and press firmly onto cookie sheets. Cool and break up into containers.