Gourmet Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe
This quick and easy Peanut Butter Popcorn recipe brings delicious gourmet popcorn right to your own house. It’s made with freshly popped popcorn covered in a sweet and salty peanut butter and marshmallow caramel sauce.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 12 cups air-popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup karo syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 5 ounces mini marshmallows (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Place air-popped popcorn into a large bowl being careful to remove the unpopped kernels. Set aside.
- In a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the sugar, Karo syrup, and water. Bring to a boil while stirring and cook until the syrup mixture reaches 235-240 degrees F on a candy thermometer (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add the marshmallows, and stir until they are completely melted. Next, add the peanut butter and stir again until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter coating over the popped corn. Stir until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread the peanut butter popcorn onto a parchment lined or lightly greased baking sheet and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, break into smaller pieces and serve in individual cups or a large bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Storing Instructions: store Peanut Butter Popcorn in an airtight container in a cool place at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 254IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg