Best 7 Marshmallow Peanut Popcorn Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and salty snack that is sure to satisfy your cravings? Marshmallow peanut popcorn is the perfect treat for any occasion. This delicious snack combines the gooey sweetness of marshmallows with the salty crunch of peanuts and popcorn. It's a popular choice for parties, movie nights, or just as an afternoon snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create this delicious snack in your own kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MARSHMALLOW-PEANUT POPCORN



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My brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the "perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a Big Hunk candy bar. -Julie Perez, Idaho Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 cups popped popcorn
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup broken pretzel sticks, optional
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and, if desired, pretzels. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat., Immediately spread onto waxed paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield about 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
One 10-ounce bag marshmallows
7 to 8 cups lightly salted popcorn, freshly popped or your favorite store brand
One 7.25-ounce bottle hardening chocolate sauce, such as Magic Shell

Steps:

  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Melt the peanut butter and butter together in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in the marshmallows. Continue to stir until the marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the popcorn to coat evenly in the melted marshmallow mixture. Pour the popcorn mixture into the coated baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate sauce. Allow the popcorn treats to cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

CARAMEL PEANUT POPCORN SQUARES



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Gooey marshmallows and caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts combine into one decadent sweet-crunchy dessert bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated peanut butter cookies
3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 bag (3 oz) butter-flavored microwave popcorn, popped (8 cups)
1 cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups)
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER PRESSING DOUGH IN PAN WITH FLOURED FINGERS.)
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle marshmallows over crust. Bake 3 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed but not browned.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix popcorn and peanuts; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat completely. Immediately press mixture over marshmallows in even layer using back of spoon.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth. Drizzle melted chocolate over bars. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 1/2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

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

MARSHMALLOW POPCORN BALLS



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These are very easy popcorn balls to make. The marshmallows make them similar to crispy rice cereal bars that are so popular. Made with marshmallows, these are sweet, crispy, and chewy. Everyone's favorite combination!

Provided by Kory H.

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Popcorn Candy Recipes     Popcorn Ball Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup unpopped popcorn
6 tablespoons butter
5 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Add vegetable oil to a 4 quart saucepan, and heat over high heat. When oil is hot, add popping corn. Keep pan moving constantly. When corn stops popping, remove from heat. Put popcorn in prepared pan.
  • Melt butter In a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring constantly. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and mix with spoon to coat evenly.
  • Let mixture cool slightly. Smear butter on your hands or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Mix popcorn with your hands so that it is evenly coated.
  • Form popcorn into 8 balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 86.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

HALAL MARSHMALLOW -CEREAL PEANUT POPCORN BARS



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This is how I make it using Halal Marshmallows. I posted this for Ziyad brand use what brand you find :) Add whatever you like to the mix. Candy or drizzle Chocolate over the top. My DH prefers it just like this.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 squares, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

250 g marshmallows (2 -8.82 bags Halal)
1 cup dry roasted salted peanut
2 cups cereal (I like to use the Peanut Butter Panda Puffs- Enviro Kids brand)
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup
8 ounces sweet creamy butter
sea salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Grab a large bowl and put the cereal, peanuts in it.
  • Then pop your popcorn and add it to the bowl.
  • Next melt the butter in a saucepan on low heat until it melts.
  • Add in the 2 bags of marshmallows and stir until it starts to melt down.
  • Add in the vanilla and maple syrup and stir until the marshmallow is completely gooey.
  • Turn off the heat and pour in the bowl of cereal, peanuts and popcorn.
  • Mix until incorported throughout.
  • Pour into buttered tray and allow to set or place in fridge once it cools.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 394, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 16.6, Protein 6

PEANUT CANDY POPCORN BALLS



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Kids love these colorful novelties, concocted from popcorn, nuts, M&M's and marshmallows, so they make great stocking stuffers. Instead of balls, the salty-sweet recipe can be shaped into a cheery cake using a buttered angel food cake pan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield about 20 popcorn balls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts popped popcorn
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 package (16 ounces) miniature marshmallows
2-1/2 cups red and green milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts, pecans and M&M's; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, oil and marshmallows; cook and stir until smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture; mix well., When cool enough to handle, shape into popcorn balls. Let stand at room temperature until firm before wrapping in plastic wrap or stacking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh popcorn kernels for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have a popcorn maker, you can pop the kernels in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Be sure to shake the pot or Dutch oven frequently to prevent the kernels from burning.
  • Once the popcorn is popped, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
  • While the popcorn is cooling, melt the marshmallows and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Once the marshmallows and peanut butter are melted, pour them over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
  • Spread the popcorn mixture out on a baking sheet and let it cool completely.
  • Once the popcorn mixture is cool, break it into pieces and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Marshmallow peanut popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn and it is also a fun and festive treat for parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this delicious snack in no time.

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