Best 17 Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of sweet and salty flavors with our collection of peanut butter popcorn recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where the nutty richness of peanut butter harmonizes with the airy crunch of popcorn, resulting in a delightful treat that captivates your taste buds. Our diverse selection caters to every palate, from classic combinations to innovative twists. Find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings, whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying snack or an elevated gourmet experience. From easy stovetop methods to convenient microwave preparations, our recipes offer a range of options to suit your time and skill level. Get ready to elevate your snacking game and discover the irresistible charm of peanut butter popcorn.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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If you love peanut butter and popcorn you'll love this! Definitely for the sweet tooth though!

Provided by AmyMTeets

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (3.5 ounce) packages microwave popcorn, popped
½ cup margarine
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup peanut butter
20 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Pour popcorn into a large bowl. In a glass or plastic bowl, combine the margarine, brown sugar, and marshmallows. Cook at 1 minute intervals in the microwave, stirring between each time, until the mixture is melted and smooth. Stir in the peanut butter until well blended. Pour the melted mixture over the popcorn, and stir quickly to coat the corn before it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 405.8 mg, Sugar 24.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS



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My mom made these every Halloween when I was a kid and you could still give this out as a treat. It still is a treat as a moist and chewy fall snack. You can make into balls or leave loose and serve like carmel corn if you prefer.

Provided by Lilcat

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup brown sugar
⅔ cup white corn syrup
¼ cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
20 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.
  • Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Form into about 16 balls using buttered hands. Arrange balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; allow to dry and set, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 107.2 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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A friend shared this fast-to-fix recipe with me and I've been making gift batches ever since. It's a perfect family snack when snuggling up to watch classic Christmas movies together!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3-1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and honey; bring to a boil over medium heat; stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add peanut butter; stir until blended. , Pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat. Cool completely on waxed paper. Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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If you're looking for a fun snack for kids, try this chewy peanut butter popcorn recipe that have a mild peanut butter taste. They're easy to mix and can be pressed into a pan to form bars, or shaped into balls. -Kathy Oswald, Wauzeka, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well coated. Press into a buttered 13x9-in. pan. Cool slightly before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 cups popcorn
1 1/4 cup cashews
1/2 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Spread out the popcorn and 1 cup of the cashews out on two baking sheets. In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Carefully, add the peanut butter and honey. Stir until the peanut butter is melted, then add the vanilla. Working quickly, pour the mixture over the popcorn and cashews, and use two rubber spatulas to evenly coat the popcorn. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Fill a saucepot hallway up with water; set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Add the chocolate to a glass bowl and place the bowl over the pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a spoon or spatula, drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cashews over the chocolate.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS



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I created this tasty treat for my daughter's fourth birthday party. Fun and easy and no corn syrup!

Provided by Motivated Mama

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 Balls, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 liters air popped popcorn
3/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In a saucepan mix the honey and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring then add peanut butter and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
  • Place the popcorn into a large bowl and pour hot mixture over it and stir until it is well coated.
  • The popcorn mixture will be hot but as soon as your hands can take the heat begin forming it into softball sized balls by compressing the popcorn tightly with your hands and placing them on a wax or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Once all balls are formed, put the cookie sheet into the fridge to cool.
  • (it doesn't take long but they can be left over night, it doesn't really matter).
  • To keep little hands from getting too sticky, shove a stick into each ball after it has cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 16758.8, Fat 269.1, SaturatedFat 44, Sodium 1222.6, Carbohydrate 3241.5, Fiber 560.2, Sugar 313, Protein 538.5

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS



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Friends and family are always happy to receive these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls. I love making them as well as eating them! -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups popped popcorn
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 lollipop sticks

Steps:

  • Place popcorn and peanuts in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Quickly pour over popcorn mixture and mix well., When cool enough to handle, quickly shape into ten 2-1/2-in. balls; insert a lollipop stick into each ball. Let stand at room temperature until firm; wrap in plastic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, marshmallow, peanut butter, popcorn, nonstick cooking spray, dark chocolate chip, milk chocolate chips, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
7 oz marshmallow
⅔ cup peanut butter, divided
8 cups popcorn, popped
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups dark chocolate chip
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 ½ cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the marshmallows and stir until starting to melt. Add ⅓ cup (80 g) of peanut butter and stir until completely melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Add the popcorn to the pot and stir to coat completely. Let cool for 2 minutes.
  • Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with nonstick spray. Press the popcorn mixture into the pan using the bottom of a measuring cup, creating an even layer along the bottom and halfway up the sides. Set aside.
  • Add the dark chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips to a medium bowl and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whip the cream with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form, then add 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla and beat to incorporate.
  • Fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate.
  • Spoon the chocolate mixture into the popcorn crust. Spread evenly.
  • In a small bowl, combine the remaining ⅓ cup (80 g) peanut butter, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and the milk, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a small piping bag or zip-top bag.
  • Pipe lines across the surface of the pie. Drag a toothpick through, perpendicular to the lines, alternating directions from top to bottom.
  • Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Release the springform, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1410 calories, Carbohydrate 183 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 24 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 60 grams

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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I found this recipe when I was looking through a book on Girl Scout activity ideas. I have not tried it, but would like to when we have our next Troop SWAP. Did you know popcorn kernels can pop up to 3 feet in the air?

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup popcorn
vegetable oil
fine salt
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces white chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare a clean paper shopping bag or oversized mixing bowl. Heat a large heavy pan over medium heat and film the bottom with vegetable oil. Add the popcorn, shake to distribute, then put a lid on the pan. Leave a small crack for steam to escape. When the popcorn starts popping, shake vigorously to make sure the kernels pop evenly. When the popping slows, take the pan off the heat.
  • Pour the popcorn into the paper bag or bowl to cool, being careful to leave any unpopped kernels in the pan. Lightly salt the popcorn to taste.
  • Mix the honey and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for a couple minutes, then remove from the heat and add the peanut butter. Stir vigorously until all the peanut butter is melted, and then mix in the vanilla.
  • Immediately pour the peanut butter caramel over the popcorn and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon until it's all coated. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet. Drizzle with white chocolate.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN CRUNCH



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This sweet, crunchy mix from LaVonne Smith in Kennebec, South Dakota makes a great family snack to munch while watching Christmas movies or trimming the tree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield about 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 cups popped popcorn
4 cups miniature pretzels
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups chocolate-covered peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn and pretzels; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, honey and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. , Remove from the heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat. Pour into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Break into clusters; place in a large bowl. Add chocolate-covered peanuts; mix well. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT BUTTER GLAZED POPCORN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
2 (2.8 to 3.0 oz.) bags microwave popcorn, popped
1 cup Jif® Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter or Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tbsps. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 300 degrees F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
  • PLACE popped popcorn in a very large bowl or Dutch oven.
  • COMBINE peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat, add vanilla and stir to combine.
  • POUR warm peanut butter mixture over popcorn, stirring gently to combine. When all popcorn appears evenly coated with peanut butter mixture, spread evenly on prepared baking sheet.
  • BAKE 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and allow to cool. May be stored in airtight container for up to one week.

HECK YES! (CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN)



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Peanut butter and chocolate lovers unite! This is a snappy dessert that hardly takes any time or effort. It was born one night when I was craving something delicious and melty, but being a poor college student I found myself with limited ingredients and equipment. I'm so glad that was the case, because this is now one of my favorite desserts! Heck yes! ;)

Provided by dulce_amore

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups microwave popcorn (I always use one mini bag of Orville Redenbacher's 100 calorie kettle korn)
5 Dove dark chocolate miniatures
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
15 Teddy Grahams honey graham snacks, if desired (can use any flavor, I use the Oatmeal-flavored)
1/4 cup mini marshmallows, if desired

Steps:

  • Pop kettle corn in microwave until finished-- listen carefully to be sure it doesn't burn! Meanwhile, chop 4 of the miniature Dove chocolates, leaving the 5th one whole.Remove popcorn from microwave and set aside.
  • Place peanut butter in microwave-safe mug and microwave until partially melted (about 15-20 seconds). Remove from microwave and put the unchopped chocolate in the peanut butter. Place peanut butter back in microwave for about another 15-20 seconds or until chocolate has melted.
  • Meanwhile, place 1/2 of the bag of popcorn in a microwave-safe bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped chocolates, 1/2 of the teddy grahams (if desired) and a few mini marshmallows.Remove melted peanut butter from microwave and stir.
  • Drizzle 1/2 of the mixture over the popcorn and chopped chocolate in the bowl. Repeat the layers of popcorn/chopped chocolate/teddy grahams/marshmallows/drizzled peanut butter. Place bowl in microwave and heat until chopped chocolate has softened up a bit (about 10-15 seconds). Remove, sit back, and enjoy.
  • *Note: can make process even easier by substituting dark or semisweet chocolate chips in place of chopping the miniature Dove dark chocolates. Also, can add things like candy corn, colored M&M's, Reeses Pieces, etc to make recipe Holiday-friendly-- have fun with it!

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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If you like popcorn and peanut butter, you are going to love this! These bars are great. Kids will love them, too! With only 4 ingredients you can't go wrong.

Provided by CookingSandefer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 8m

Yield 48 bars, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
4 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Combine corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a large saucepan.
  • Boil over low while stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and fold in popcorn. Stir to coat.
  • Press into a greased 13x9x2 pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 29.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1.4

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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Inspired by DiB's Milk Chocolate Popcorn (Recipe #19087) and Mirj's Peanut Butter Popcorn (Recipe #14680), I did a little guesswork and came up with a combination of the two. It's fantastic! It can be stored in the refrigerator.

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
8 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
  • Grease a large roasting pan.
  • Combine popcorn and nuts in prepared roasting pan.
  • In medium pan melt together corn syrup and sugar.
  • Add chocolate chips and stir until melted.
  • Add peanut butter and stir until mixed.
  • Pour over popcorn and toss well to coat.
  • Bake, stirring frequently for 30 minutes.
  • Loosen popcorn from pan and allow to cool slightly in pan. (I cooled mine in the refrigerator.).
  • Remove to a wax paper lined cookie sheet to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 204.3, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 26.1, Protein 8.9

PEANUT BUTTER LOVER'S POPCORN



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A fun way to jazz up popcorn. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 15m

Yield about 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3-1/2 quarts popped popcorn
Miniature pretzels, optional
Milk chocolate M&M's, optional

Steps:

  • Place sugar and honey in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 5 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter., Drizzle over popcorn and toss. Spread onto waxed paper to cool. If desired, stir in pretzels and M&M's. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HONEY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS RECIPE - (4/5)



Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by gwendee1

Number Of Ingredients 3

9 cups organic popcorn
1/3 cup organic honey
1/3 cup organic unsweetened peanut butter

Steps:

  • Pop popcorn. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir continuously as it cooks. Once well blended, immediately pour over popcorn evenly. Gently mix with a spatula until well coated. Using a large spoon, drop heaping spoonfuls (about 2 Tablespoons) of the popcorn mixture in rows on the baking sheet. Press each pile of popcorn mixture firmly into a one-inch ball. Let cool completely before serving.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN FUDGE



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For those that like a little sweet, and a little salty in one bite. Only three ingredients.. Found this on Bakerita

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can(s) (1 lb) vanilla frosting
1 jar(s) 16.3 oz.) creamy peanut butter
2 cups + 1/4 cup popped popcorn, divided

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Line and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan. 2. Place all of the vanilla frosting and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir together until completely combined. Fold in 2 cups of popped popcorn.
  • 2. 3. Scrape the entire mixture into the prepared pan. Crumble up the remaining 1/4 cup popcorn and sprinkle it on top. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm. Cut into 16 pieces.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels. Fresh kernels will pop better and have a better flavor. You can buy popcorn kernels at most grocery stores.
  • Choose a high-quality peanut butter. The peanut butter you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your popcorn. Look for a peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and has no added sugar or salt.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're popping the popcorn, don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the kernels won't have enough space to pop properly and you'll end up with a lot of unpopped kernels.
  • Keep an eye on the popcorn. While the popcorn is popping, keep an eye on it so that you can remove it from the heat as soon as it's done. If you leave it on the heat for too long, it will burn.
  • Season the popcorn to taste. Once the popcorn is popped, you can season it to taste. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, or any other seasonings that you like.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover popcorn kernels and peanut butter, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give peanut butter popcorn a try. You won't be disappointed!

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