Colorful Popcorn Bars

14 cups popped popcorn

1/2 cup margarine

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup nuts of your choice

1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces

1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried

fruit, such as currants, raisins, or

chopped dates or apricots

Place the popcorn in a very large bowl; set aside. Combine the margarine, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla, nuts, candy, and fruit. Pour over the popcorn and toss to coat.With greased hands, carefully press the mixture into a greased 9" x 13" baking pan. Let cool, then cut into bars.

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