Easy Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

• 1 package caramels (about 50), unwrapped
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 12 cups air-popped popcorn
• 1 cup peanuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place caramels, butter and 1 Tbsp. water in large heavy saucepan; cook on low heat until caramels are completely melted, stirring frequently.

Combine popcorn and peanuts in large bowl. Add caramel mixture; toss to evenly coat. Spread onto large greased baking sheet.

Bake 10 minutes; stir. Bake another 10 minutes. Spoon onto sheet of wax paper; cool completely. Bread apart into clusters.

By Robin from Washington, IA