Sticky Popcorn

Name: Sticky Popcorn
Ingredients: 5 quarts popped popcorn, with unpopped kernels removed (about 3/4 cup kernels); 3 cups miniature marshmallows; 2 cups nuts (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup Reese's pieces or 1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

5 quarts popped popcorn, with unpopped kernels removed (about 3/4 cup kernels)
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups nuts (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Reese's pieces or 1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

Directions

1

In a very large microwaveable bowl (mine holds 32 cups) combine popcorn, marshmallows, and nuts; set aside.
2

In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring salt, butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil for 3 minutes; stirring constantly.
3

Remove from heat and add vanilla (careful, it boils up a bit).
4

Pour over popcorn mixture, stir till popcorn is well coated and marshmallows are melted (microwave if necessary in 30 second intervals) then add candy pieces.
5

Eat as is or make into popcorn balls.