Peanut Butter Popcorn
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with this irresistible Peanut Butter Popcorn recipe! Perfect for movie nights, parties, or an afternoon snack, this quick and easy recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a luscious, homemade peanut butter coating made from creamy peanut butter, honey, and a touch of brown sugar. The addition of vanilla extract enhances the rich, nutty flavor, while an optional pinch of salt balances the sweetness beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes and made with simple pantry staples, this crowd-pleaser is as satisfying as it is effortless to prepare. Serve it fresh or store it for later—either way, it’s a snack that will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for popping)
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and a few popcorn kernels to test the heat.
Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape.
Shake the pot gently while the kernels pop, and remove from heat when the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops.
Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, discarding any unpopped kernels.
In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the optional salt for a slightly salty-sweet flavor.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
Spread the coated popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool and set for 10 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1393 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.5 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1081 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 969 mg | 21% | |
*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.
