Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

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My mom made these peanut butter popcorn balls every Halloween when I was a kid and it was still okay to give out homemade treats. Now I make it as a moist and chewy fall snack. You can make it into balls or leave it loose and serve it like caramel corn if you prefer.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • cup white corn syrup

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • 20 cups popped popcorn

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat, add peanut butter, and stir until smooth.

  2. Place popcorn into a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over top and toss until evenly coated. Use buttered hands to form mixture into about 16 balls. Arrange balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and let set for at least 30 minutes.

Tips

This will set up quickly, so if it gets too cool to form into balls, microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. Only do this once, or it will burn.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249 Calories
11g Fat
35g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 107mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 5g 11%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 154mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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