Milk Chocolate Popcorn

This yummy mixture of chocolate-covered popcorn and peanuts is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Recipe Ingredients:

12 cups popped popcorn
1 (12-ounce) can (2 1/2 cups) salted peanuts
1 (11.5-ounce) package (1 3/4 cups) milk chocolate chips
1 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oven to 300°F (150°C). Butter large roasting pan. Line serving plate with waxed paper.
2. Combine popcorn and nuts in prepared roasting pan. Place morsels, corn syrup and butter in medium heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over popcorn; toss to coat.
3. Bake, stirring often, for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly in pan; remove to prepared serving plate. Store in airtight container for up to two weeks.

Makes 14 (1-cup) servings.