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Home ยป Blog ยป Yummy Peanut Butter Popcorn

May 25, 2011

Yummy Peanut Butter Popcorn

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This is another one of my mom's recipes! She has the best ones. I don't know the original source, but the recipe is simple and delicious.

Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe

 
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INGREDIENTS and DIRECTIONS:

  • 3 Quarts of popped popcorn--set aside in a large bowl--(I use 94% fat free microwave popcorn, about 2 1/2 bags of the 77 grams size)
  • SCREEN FOR UNPOPPED KERNELS! (They are hard on the teeth)
  • Then add to a saucepan:
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
  • Bring to a boil these three ingredients, and boil hard for two minutes.
  • Remove from stove.
  • Add in:
      • 1 cup of peanut butter
      • 1 tsp. of vanilla
        peanut butter popcorn3Stir till blended and smooth.

        peanut butter popcorn4Pour over popcorn and stir till all coated.peanut butter popcornThen spread it out on sheets of waxed paper or foil to cool down.Peanut Butter Popcorn RecipeThat's it! So easy and so yummy!

        Yummy Peanut Butter Popcorn, Joyful Homemaking

        Yummy Peanut Butter Popcorn

        Print Recipe
        Prep Time:5 mins
        Cook Time:5 mins
        Total Time:10 mins

        Ingredients

        • 3 Quarts of popped popcorn * I use 94% fat free microwave popcorn, about 2 1/2 bags of the 77 grams size
        • 1 cup of sugar
        • 1/2 cup of honey
        • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
        • 1 cup of peanut butter
        • 1 tsp. of vanilla
        • Optional additions: 1 1/2 cups of peanuts or almonds

        Instructions

        • Set popped popcorn aside in a large bowl.
        • SCREEN FOR UNPOPPED KERNELS! (They are hard on the teeth)
        • Then add to a saucepan: sugar, honey and corn syrup.
        • Bring to a boil these three ingredients, and boil hard for two minutes.
        • Remove from stove.
        • Add in: peanut butter and vanilla.
        • Stir till blended and smooth.
        • Pour over popcorn and stir till all coated.
        • Add nuts if desired.
        • Then spread it out on sheets of waxed paper or foil to cool down.
        Servings: 6 -8
         
         Optional additions: 1 1/2 cups of peanuts or almonds.

        Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe

    Peanut Butter Popcorn
    Enjoy!

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  1. Em and Lib says

    May 25, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I think I"ll try coconut sugar and water to replace the corn syrup -
    BLessings!
    LIB
    http://www.16ballsintheair.com/2011/05/when-im-mother-i-would-never.html

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    May 26, 2011 at 2:24 am

    hmmm looks so yummy!!!!'thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  3. cheartstrings says

    May 26, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    That looks just looks delicious. I love anything with peanut butter and this recipe is so simple. That's the best.

    Reply
  4. Something Swanky Cupcakes and Desserts says

    May 26, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    2 thumbs up on the recipe! THanks for sharing! Would love for you to link up to my Sweet Treats Party today! Hope to see you there ๐Ÿ™‚
    Ashton
    http://www.somethingswanky.com

    Reply
  5. Sara B. @ {Egg and Twig} and {Mama Thinks Funny} says

    May 26, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    This looks like a totally delicious and dangerously addictive snack.

    Reply
  6. Jen @ Domesticated Nomad says

    May 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    I think I am going to try this today! Thanks for sharing. Found you at Somewhat Simple.

    Reply
  7. Shore Girl says

    May 26, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Never heard of peanut butter popcorn -- looks yummy though!!

    Reply
  8. Kate @ The Gaines Gang says

    May 26, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Oh no! This is soooo nit good for me! I am a lover of all things PB and then to add popcorn,yikes! I am in trouble.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    May 26, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Oh yum! That popcorn looks so, so good. I'm surprised to see that it has peanut butter. We love popcorn here so I am bookmarking your recipe. I wanted to invite you over to show off your popcorn at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight. Have a blessed day ๐Ÿ™‚
    Katie

    Reply
  10. Sue says

    May 27, 2011 at 12:14 am

    This sounds soooo tasty! I love peanut butter!

    Reply
  11. Divvy Up Diva says

    May 27, 2011 at 3:13 am

    Thanks for sharing! This looks super yummy! I am stopping by from the Strut Your Stuff Link Party. I am your newest follower and cannot wait to read more:) I would love to have you stop by my blog when you have a chance!
    http://www.divvyupdiva.com

    Reply
  12. angie @ the cellar door stories says

    May 27, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    oh my goodness, i would love to try this! i love peanut butter ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  13. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    May 27, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I love peanut butter. This sounds great.

    I'd like to invite you to link-up with Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. http://www.alli-n-son.com/2011/05/26/lemon-chocolate-cupcakes/

    Reply
  14. shopannies says

    May 27, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    this sounds so good and tasty yummy come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Thanks for stopping in to show off your popcorn at These Chicks Cook. I want to make some soon. Hope you can come back by and share another recipe Wednesday. Enjoy your weekend ๐Ÿ™‚
    Katie

    Reply
  16. Kim {Recipes To Run On} says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm

    My kids would LOVE this (and so would I). I'll save this as a fun project and treat to make with them this summer. Thanks for linking to Recipes To Run On.

    Reply
  17. Miz Helen says

    May 28, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    Hi Margo
    What a great treat to have in a big bowl. I have a crowd coming in this week end and this would be a great treat to offer and healthy too. Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon!

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    May 28, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Oh my! It really is an easy recipe and I'm sure it's very delicious! Can't wait to try and thanks for sharing the recipe.

    BTW, I'm hosting a little Giveaway on my blog. Please stop by to enter when you have a chance. Here's the link: http://utry.it/2011/05/hong-kong-macau-and-australia-trippart.html

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

    Reply
  19. Amanda- Eating in Winnipeg says

    May 29, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    oh these look great! thanks for sharing them and linking up at Savory Sunday!

    Reply
  20. Miranda says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Wow, pb popcorn. Never would have thought of that. Thanks for sharing this at Fat Camp Friday this weekend. Enjoy your weekend, see you next week!

    Reply
  21. meijo's JOY says

    May 30, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Yum Yum! Thanks for sharing... can feel your mom love from the recipe!

    Reply
  22. Emily says

    May 31, 2011 at 4:30 am

    so yummy!! Come over and link up to my tasty Tuesday party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/papas-mac-and-cheese-and-tasty-tuesday.html

    Reply
  23. shopannies says

    June 1, 2011 at 1:50 am

    oh sounds so yummy

    Reply
  24. Amanda-The Sweet Details says

    June 1, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    Just wanted to let you know I changed my blog url from eating in winnipeg to http://thesweetdetail.blogspot.com/ hope to have you come over there and follow me there ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  25. Lisa says

    June 2, 2011 at 6:50 am

    I don't think I'd be able to keep my hands out of that. Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.

    Reply
  26. {nifty thrifty things} says

    June 4, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Hmm.. This looks SO yummy! I'm gonna have to try this at our next movie night! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Thank you so much for linking this up with {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

    Reply
  27. Emily says

    June 4, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    thanks for linking to Tasty Tuesday! Come back and link up again this week. http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. D+B says

    June 5, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Love your blog!! I am definitely going to be your new follower ๐Ÿ™‚ I would love it if you followed me to @ for-the-luv-of.blogspot.com that would be great ๐Ÿ™‚ I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup.. And Giving away giveaways on mineral make-up!

    Reply
  29. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming says

    June 6, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Margo this looks delicious and so yummy! Thank you so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party. I featured this on Sunday! Hope you have a lovely week ~ Stephanie Lynn

    Reply
  30. Maridith @ Strictly Homemade says

    June 7, 2011 at 2:12 am

    My son LOVES popcorn. This would be such an awesome treat for him. Thanks so much for sharing at Strictly Homemade Tuesday. I hope you will be back this week to share some more ideas with us!!

    Reply
  31. Lydia says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:50 am

    I grew up on this recipe! Last week the kids and I found really cute popcorn bags at Michaels and decided to make this and deliver it to neighbors. So yummy!

    Reply
  32. rooftopministries says

    July 29, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    The first part sounds like No Bake Cookies. I wounder if you could modify it with the addition of cocoa powder and then get that same taste. You could even make the peanut butter corn, and then the chocolate corn, and mix them together... hmmm... might have to try that!

    Reply
  33. Michelle says

    August 2, 2011 at 5:14 am

    Just made this, and it's delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe. : )

    Reply
  34. CJAYMom says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I think I am going to have to break my no eating after 6pm rule tonight so that I can try this one! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  35. The Daily Smash says

    April 11, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    These look so yummy. Love your blog come and check out my blog

    http://www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com

    Have a great day

    Reply
  36. Cathy says

    May 25, 2013 at 2:37 am

    OMG! My hubby could live off this!

    Come party with APIMP!
    I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party.
    The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight.
    http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-4.html
    Hugs, Cathy

    Reply
  37. Rae @ Disorganized Musings says

    August 30, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Yum! I will definitely be trying this recipe this weekend. Thanks!

    Reply
  38. Meredith says

    March 22, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    I just made this and it was very good! I added peanuts and Reece's Pieces. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you

    Reply

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