Carmello...love at first bite!

 Carmello...

such a yummy treat that I have been making up 

since Jade was just a wee babe.

It was one of my boss's recipes that she would make up and  give to us as a treat for the holidays.

  
I love that it uses ingredients that I always have on hand 

AND I love how quickly it comes together.

There have been many a time when we have had unexpected company stop by
OR, when it's 6:00 and you realize your hubby doesn't have a treat to take for his boys to Scouts that night, or kids remind you last minute that they need to bring a treat to school or a party...

This treat is what I always throw together for times like this  

because you can make it in a matter of MINUTES!

 I love the THRIFT of popcorn...

such a tasty snack and treat  

and 

it only costs 23 cents per 1/2 cup popcorn kernels

to pop up a batch of popcorn.

1/2 cup of popcorn will fill a LARGE metal bowl.

Turn your popcorn into Carmello 

and here is the break down in price:

75 cents for butter

27 cents for brown sugar

33 cents for marshmallows

$1.58 is the cost to make up a batch 
of CARMELLO for your family today!

(click here for RANCH popcorn recipe)

Gotta love making homemade treats that are 

FRUGAL

QUICK and easy to make 

and use food storage ingredients! 

Carmello

1/2 cup popcorn kernels popped in air popper

(put into large metal bowl)

(Caramel Coating)
3/4 cup REAL butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 cups of marshmallows

Put the butter and brown sugar in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high for 2 minutes.  

Stir.  

Add the marshmallows and cook for another minute, (or until marshmallows are melted).  

Stir again and pour over popcorn and stir well with a metal spoon until all popcorn is coated.  

(after it has cooled I remove the popcorn and "break it apart" and put it back into the bowl so there are nice pieces for people to  grab and eat).   

Enjoy a quick & easy
frugal & yummy 
treat today!