Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn

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Sweet, crunchy and peanut buttery popcorn. What more could you ask for? How about and easy recipe with quick prep and simple clean up? Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn is perfect for movie night and an awesome party favor too.

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Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn

Did you know October is National Popcorn month? It’s also my birthday month but that is a whole different subject. LOL.

So, to honor popped corn kernels every where I created a scrumptious popcorn treat.
Sweet, crunchy and peanut buttery popcorn. What more could you ask for? How about easy prep and easy clean up?

Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn is perfect for movie night and an awesome party favor too. I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for fun and delicious homemade party treats. Popcorn is certainly loved by most people and caramel peanut butter popcorn is a perfect party treat.

Just toss a scoop into one of these cute popcorn bags for a party snack or one of these cellophane cones as a party favor and voilà. Party perfect.

You can add anything you like. Add nuts or candy into the mix or even make a bag of each.

So whether you are planning a party or just a fun movie night for 2, this popcorn treat should be on your list. While you are at it.

I put together this Popcorn Essentials Collection for all you popcorn lovers out there.
I usually pick up a giant bag of popcorn at Costco when we go shopping.

Because you just really can’t beat popcorn for a munchie food. Try this white chocolate popcorn, it is delicious!

If by some weird chance you are not a popcorn lover, here are a few of our favorite desserts to get your party or your movie night off to a sweet start!

Enjoy!

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Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn

Donna Elick
Sweet, crunchy and peanut buttery popcorn. What more could you ask for? How about and easy recipe with quick prep and simple clean up? Crunchy Caramel Peanut Butter Popcorn is perfect for movie night and an awesome party favor too.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Method Microwave, Oven
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 7 ounces microwave popcorn, 2 3.5 ounce packages, popped
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 6 ounces marshmallows
  • kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
  • In a microwave safe bowl combine butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows. Cook 1 minute at a time in the microwave, stirring between cook times, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until well blended. Pour the caramel peanut butter mixture over the popcorn, and stir to coat the popcorn before it cools.
  • Bake 15 minutes (until crunchy) and sprinkle with salt.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 952cal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 763mg | Sugar: 67g | Fiber: 8g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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6 Comments

  1. My sister-in-law used to make caramel popcorn all the time and hand it out in tiny amounts – ha ha. We loved it! This looks terrific. Happy date night!

  2. Mmmm caramel popcorn is my favorite!! Sounds amazing and the perfect addition to a date night. Oh, and those lime sugar cookies! Yes please. Hope you have a nice weekend. 🙂

  3. 5 stars
    We always make this popcorn for movie nights, and shhh but we sneak a bag into the theatre many times too, so much better than just buttered popcorn!

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