Soft Caramel Popcorn

I found this recipe years ago and am now copying it here from our family cookbook binder. Enjoy!

Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients:

• 1 bag microwave popcorn  
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 8 large marshmallows 

Directions:

1. Pop popcorn according to package directions.  Dump whole bag into a large bowl.  (To get rid of un-popped pieces:  By handfuls, transfer popcorn from that bowl into another large bowl, leaving “old maids” at the bottom of the original bowl.)  
2. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter, sugar and marshmallows.  Stir until well blended and then pour immediately over popcorn.  
3. Gently stir mixture until popcorn is well coated.

Marsha's Notes:

The longer you cook the sugar mixture, the harder the caramel will be when it cools.