Caramel-Popcorn Bars

 

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

• 1 Butter bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn.
• 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.
• 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.