Heck Yes Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
Get ready to elevate your snack game with "Heck Yes Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn," a sweet and salty indulgence that’s impossible to resist! This easy, 20-minute recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a warm, gooey blend of peanut butter, honey, and a touch of butter, then drizzles it with rich, melted semi-sweet chocolate for the ultimate flavor explosion. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or satisfying your sweet tooth, this crunchy treat comes together quickly and features simple pantry ingredients you probably already have. With its irresistible peanut butter-chocolate combo and delightful texture, this homemade popcorn recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again. Serve it fresh, break it into snackable clusters, and prepare for the “heck yes” responses from everyone who tries it!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the popcorn kernels in a single layer and cover with a lid.
Shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Once the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat.
Sprinkle the popped popcorn with salt and transfer it to a large mixing bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Remove the peanut butter mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the popcorn. Use a rubber spatula to gently toss the popcorn until it is evenly coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the coated popcorn into a single layer.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth and pourable.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn. Allow it to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
Break the popcorn into clusters and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 142.1 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.6 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1090 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
