Peanut Butter Popcorn {a sweet treat!}

This Peanut Butter Popcorn is perfect for the peanut lover in your life. The great blend of salty and sweet all in one fantastic popcorn snack.

Did you all hear that I like popcorn?

Oh, you did?

Well, you heard right. I could eat it every day. In fact, when I’m pregnant, I pretty much do. But I’m not pregnant and am forever trying to watch my figure so I try to limit myself to popcorn once weekly. This peanut butter popcorn was a nice change of pace from my traditional butter and salt.

This peanut butter popcorn is everything you want from popcorn. Sweet, crunchy, and a little bit salty. Sticky too, but that’s just a bonus.

The flavors of the peanut butter and the honey meld so well into this perfect treat. Top with a bit of sea salt for the perfect balance of salty sweet. I added in some peanuts for another textural element and the extra protein is always a bonus.

The coating makes just enough to touch on every popped kernel and make it sticky sweet without being a huge mess. I like to use mushroom popcorn for sweet popcorn treats like this because it pops up nice and round and holds the glaze really well without deflating and getting soggy. I dragged my feet forever on buying it online but it turns out it is completely worth it, especially for a popcorn addict like me. Give it a try and I’m sure you’ll be hooked too.

Have I mentioned yet how easy this is to make? No candy thermometers or anything involved and only about 10 minutes of hands-on time. You’re going to love this recipe!

Peanut Butter Popcorn

Yield: 8 snack size servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

This Peanut Butter Popcorn is perfect for the peanut lover in your life. The great blend of salty and sweet all in one fantastic popcorn snack.

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped, unpopped kernels removed
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• fine sea salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, add popcorn and peanuts. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, heat honey and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 2 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and immediately stir in vanilla and peanut butter until smooth and peanut butter is melted. Pour over popcorn and stir until all popcorn is coated. Spread onto prepared sheet pan and let set for 5-10 minutes before serving. Will remain slightly sticky and is best eaten the same day.

Make sure to remove all unpopped kernels! They hide really well under the peanut butter mixture and can do damage to your teeth.

All images and text ©Rachel Cooks.

Verdict: Loved this! Sticky, sweet, salty.
Husband’s take: I think he enjoyed this even more than I did. I often found him grabbing some out to snack on.
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Easy!

More Sweet Popcorn Treats Like This Peanut Butter Popcorn:

Popcorn Snack Mix
Peppermint Crunch Popcorn
Kahlua and Espresso Bean Caramel Corn
Rum “Spiked” Caramel Corn
Pistachio Caramel Popcorn from Flanboyant Eats
Chocolate Chip Coconut Popcorn from Family Fresh Cooking
Honey Butter Popcorn from Food Loves Writing

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