SWEET & SALTY POPCORN BARS

Sweet & Salty Popcorn Bars image

The name says it all. You have the sweet from the M&Ms and marshmallows and the salty from the popcorn and peanuts. Kids of all ages will enjoy snacking on these bars.-Nina Vilhauer, Mina, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 quarts popped popcorn
1 package (12.6 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's
3 cups salted peanuts
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows
1 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, M&M's and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Stir into popcorn mixture., Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. pans. Cool; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.