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

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

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.

Pour over popcorn mixture; toss until evenly coated. Press in pan with buttered hands.

1 C. corn syrup
1/2 C. sugar
3 oz. Jello (any flavor)
4 qt. popcorn
1 tsp. butter flavor (optional)
Food color (optional)

Mix syrup and sugar. Boil 5 minutes. Add Jello and stir until Jello is dissolved.
Pour over popcorn and form into balls.

Add flavored Jello as desired Try Orange for Halloween , cherry raspberry, strawberry or lime for Christmas. Add some food coloring to intensify the color a bit if desired.