Best 2 Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful harmony of flavors and textures with our tantalizing Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars. These irresistible treats combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and popcorn with a touch of sweetness, resulting in a symphony of taste that will delight your palate. We bring you three delectable variations of this beloved snack: the classic Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars, the decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars, and the zesty Lemon Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless combination, ensuring that there's something for everyone to savor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

Tips:

  • For a more intense peanut butter flavor, use a natural peanut butter that contains only peanuts and salt.
  • If you don't have light corn syrup, you can use an equal amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • To make sure the popcorn bars are set, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bars are ready.
  • Let the popcorn bars cool completely before cutting them into pieces. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the popcorn bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter popcorn bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these bars that will be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give peanut butter popcorn bars a try!

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