Caramel Popcorn

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10 cups popped popcorn (either plain or lightly buttered and salted)

½ cup dark brown sugar

6 tbsp. butter

5 cups mini marshmallows

1 cup salted or Spanish peanuts, coarsely chopped

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave sugar and butter for one minute or until butter has melted.

2. Stir, then add the marshmallows and microwave an additional 1-2 minutes to melt the marshmallows.

3. Stir well, add the popcorn and peanuts and gently mix to evenly coat.

Options: Spread on parchment or wax paper to cool.

Pour and press into a buttered 9 x 13 pan. Cut when cool into bars.

Let cool slightly in the bowl, butter hands and shape into popcorn balls or pops.