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Caramel-Popcorn Bars

Updated Nov 10, 2008
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Wrap these bars individually in plastic wrap, and pack them to take to a sporting event. You’ll be ready when the munchies hit!

Caramel-Popcorn Bars

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 24
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (3.5 oz) microwave popcorn (any variety), popped
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed peanut brittle (6 oz)
  • 1 bag (14 oz) caramels
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Butter bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix popcorn and peanut brittle. In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave caramels and water uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  • Step 
    3
    Pour over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. Press in pan with buttered hands. Let stand about 30 minutes or until set. For 24 bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows with wet knife.

Nutrition

120 Calories
4 g Total Fat
1 g Protein
18 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 g
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
80 mg
Potassium
55 mg
Total Carbohydrate
18 g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
1 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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