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Peanut Butter Popcorn

Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe is perfect for movie night, holiday snacking, and more. Make this easy sweet and salty popcorn mix with simple ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cool
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 637 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 cups popped popcorn approximately 3 bags
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and then set aside.
  2. Heat the light corn syrup and sugar in a large saucepan over medium high heat.  Stir the mixture together constantly so that the sugar does not burn and bring the mixture to a low boil. Then allow the mixture to boil for approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and the vanilla extract.  Once fully combined, drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the popcorn and gently toss the popcorn to coat it with the peanut butter sauce.
  4. Then pour the popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper and allow for it to cool (approximately 10-20 minutes).
  5. Then the popcorn is ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. 
  • Do not boil the corn syrup mixture for longer than 2 minutes as it will be hardened and difficult to work with so watch it closely as it cooks. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 637kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.1g Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 82g (164%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 637

% Daily Value*

Calories 637kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Potassium 316mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 82g 164%
Vitamin A 29IU 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.