CARAMEL POPCORN BARS

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"Need a fun last-minute school snack or bake sale item?" asks Ruth Burrus of Zionsville, Indiana. "These popular bars are sweet and chewy and can be ready in just minutes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups popped popcorn
2 cups honey graham cereal
1 cup milk chocolate M&M's
1 cup pretzel sticks, broken
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn, cereal, M&M's and pretzels; set aside. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and flour. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 244°-248° (firm-ball stage), stirring after each minute., Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Press into a buttered 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

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