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Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Caramel Popcorn
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10-12 10-12 cups popped popcorn (see note)
- ½ ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ ½ cup creamy peanut butter not natural
- ½ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Add popcorn to large bowl.
- In a medium saucepan, add the sugar and corn syrup. Over medium heat, stirring often, bring the mixture to a steady boil.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the peanut butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Immediately pour the warm mixture over the popcorn. Toss until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Popcorn: 1/4 cup unpopped corn kernels equals about 7-8 cups popped popcorn.
- Gooey Factor: If you want more caramel to popcorn ratio (or vice versa), you can adjust the recipe as needed, increasing the peanut butter caramel ingredients or adding more or less popcorn.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.