Cinnamon Marshmallow Popcorn

3 Bags popped popcorn (I mix 2 bags of microwave with one bag's worth of air popped, but whatever. You definitely want the buttery, salty taste of the microwave popcorn in there, though)
4 C Mini Marshmallows
1 Bag Cinnamon Bears (cut into pieces)
2 Cubes Butter
1 1/3 C. Sugar
1/2 c Karo Syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
3 drops red food coloring

I find the easiest way to make any gooey popcorn is in a large brown grocery bag. For this recipe, toss a bag of popped popcorn in, then add 1/3 of the marshmallows and 1/3 of the cinnamon bears. Then make two more layers of the same. When the sauce is done, you just pour it on top, close the bag and shake it up. It's also lots easier to stir with a spoon this way, if shaking doesn't get it done.

OR, you could do it the standard way....

Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Divide the popcorn on the cookie sheets. Add about 1 1/3 C. mini marshmallows onto each sheet. Add the cut up cinnamon bears to the popcorn and marshmallows..


Moving on now...
In saucepan combine butter, corn syrup and sugar. Heat to boil on medium heat, stirring continuously. Turn heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add vanilla and food coloring to sugar mixture.

Pour the hot sugar mixture over the popcorn. Carefully stir. The heat will melt the marshmallows and make everything gooey and delicious.

Eat, but try to share some with other people, or you are sure to get cavities within the week.