Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Get ready to add a pop of fun to your snack time with these irresistible Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls! This no-bake treat combines fluffy popped popcorn with a sweet and creamy peanut butter coating made from light corn syrup, sugar, and vanilla extract. Perfectly chewy with a hint of saltiness, these popcorn balls are easy to assemble and come together in just 20 minutes—making them a favorite for parties, movie nights, or after-school snacks. With their delightful balance of sweet and savory, these handheld delights are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Serve them fresh or stash them in an airtight container for a grab-and-go treat that stays delicious for days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 cups Popped popcorn
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Prepare a large mixing bowl and add the popped popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels to prevent biting into them later.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture starts to bubble, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the popped popcorn in the large mixing bowl.
Using a spatula or wooden spoon, toss the popcorn gently to coat every piece with the peanut butter mixture. Be careful, as the mixture will be hot at this stage.
Once the popcorn is cool enough to handle but still warm, grease your hands lightly with butter and start forming the popcorn mixture into balls about the size of your palm or a tennis ball.
Set the popcorn balls on a sheet of parchment or wax paper to cool completely and firm up. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately or store the popcorn balls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
224 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.5 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*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.
