Best 4 Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls Recipes
Indulge in the nostalgia of your childhood and discover the art of crafting homemade peanut butter popcorn balls. This combination of crunchy popcorn, the lusciousness of peanut butter, and the sweetness of sugar is a timeless treat. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create these delightful morsels that are perfect for parties, movie nights, or a sweet snack anytime. Let's embark on a journey through the world of peanut butter popcorn balls and explore the steps to making these irresistible treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS
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
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 BALLS
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
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.
PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS
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
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
HONEY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BALLS RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by gwendee1
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh popcorn for the best flavor and texture. Avoid using stale or pre-packaged popcorn.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can use the cold water test to check if the sugar syrup is ready. To do this, drop a small amount of syrup into a bowl of cold water. If the syrup forms a hard ball when you pick it up, it is ready.
- Be careful when handling the hot sugar syrup. It can cause severe burns if it comes into contact with your skin.
- Work quickly when shaping the popcorn balls. The syrup will start to harden as it cools, so you need to work quickly to get them shaped before it becomes too difficult.
- If you want to make the popcorn balls extra special, you can add other ingredients like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter popcorn balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover popcorn, and they are also a fun and festive snack to share with friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious treats that are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a sweet and salty snack, give peanut butter popcorn balls a try!
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