Sticky Popcorn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 quarts popped popcorn, with unpopped kernels removed (about 3/4 cup kernels)
3 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups nuts (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Reese's pieces or 1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy

Preparation

In a very large microwaveable bowl (mine holds 32 cups) combine popcorn, marshmallows, and nuts; set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring salt, butter, sugar, and corn syrup to a boil for 3 minutes; stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add vanilla (careful, it boils up a bit).
Pour over popcorn mixture, stir till popcorn is well coated and marshmallows are melted (microwave if necessary in 30 second intervals) then add candy pieces.
Eat as is or make into popcorn balls.