Best 10 Popcorn And Peanut Bark Recipes

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Popcorn and peanut bark is a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a combination of popcorn, peanuts, and a sweet coating, this snack is a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack to enjoy on a movie night or a sweet treat to serve at a party, popcorn and peanut bark is a great choice. Plus, with so many different recipes and variations available, you're sure to find one that suits your taste buds perfectly. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating the perfect popcorn and peanut bark!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

POPCORN AND PEANUT TRUFFLES



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Great!

Provided by Shelby Tarkany

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Peanut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cups popped popcorn
1 cup salted, roasted peanuts
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup honey

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Mix popcorn and peanuts together in a large bowl.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour honey into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in microwave until warmed and pourable, about 10 seconds; stir into melted chocolate.
  • Pour chocolate-honey mixture over popcorn mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Scoop chocolate-popcorn mixture using a small ice cream scoop, pressing mixture into scoop. Release mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate truffles until firm, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 51.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

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

CHOCOLATE PEANUT PRETZEL POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Peanut Pretzel Popcorn Bars Recipe by Tasty image

A poppin' new twist on the classic crispy rice treat! When cooking the honey and brown sugar mixture, make sure you stir frequently to avoid burning, and feel free to get creative with your favorite mix-ins. These make for a perfect game-day snack with plenty of sweet and savory surprises.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups popcorn, crushed
3 cups brown rice, puffed
1 cup roasted unsalted peanut
2 cups pretzels, crushed, plus more for topping
¾ cup honey
1 cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup chocolate chips, divided

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33) cm baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, peanuts, and pretzels.
  • In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
  • Once the mixture comes together and has cooled slightly, add ½ cup (85 G) of the chocolate chips, mixing well to incorporate. Some of the chocolate may melt, but that's okay!
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
  • Top with the remaining ¼ cup (40 G) chocolate chips and more pretzels.
  • Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 calories, Carbohydrate 148 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 39 grams

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN



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Sublime! The original recipe called for 4-8 servings, but I could finish this off myself in one sitting!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 -8 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In small pan melt together corn syrup and sugar.
  • Add peanut butter and melt.
  • Be careful not to boil mixture too much, the peanut butter will start to burn.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Stir mixture over popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 87.9, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 19.8, Protein 4.8

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.

POPCORN & PEANUT BARK



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Provided by Hedy Goldsmith

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 cup freshly popped popcorn
1/2 cup salted peanuts
pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with a nonstick liner.
  • Melt the chocolate in a large, heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the popcorn, peanuts, and salt. Fold the mixture until the popcorn and peanuts are evenly coated with the chocolate.
  • Scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin layer. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cold and firm. Break into small clusters and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 273 calories, Sugar 24 g, Fat 18 g, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 57 mg

POPCORN AND PEANUT BARS



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Looking for a homemade dessert using Wheaties® cereal? Then check out this popcorn and peanut bar recipe that's made in a microwave in just 45 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups Wheaties™ cereal
1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
4 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup pretzel sticks, broken
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Line bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix cereal, peanuts, raisins, popcorn and pretzels.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter chips and honey uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
  • Pour peanut butter-honey mixture over cereal mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Spoon into pan. Using buttered fingers, press firmly so that mixture is even.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over bars.
  • Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Remove mixture from pan; for bars; cut into 3 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN BARK



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups of G.H. Cretors Organic Simply Salted Popcorn
1 lb. dark chocolate
¼ cup toffee bits
½ cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges. Place the chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until melted. Remove from heat. Reserve 1/2 cup melted chocolate, for drizzling.
  • Pour remaining chocolate onto prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Top evenly with popcorn, dried cherries and toffee bits. Drizzle reserved chocolate on top.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Remove from pan and peel off the parchment paper. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

ALMOND BARK POPCORN



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Addicting and nice to give as gifts at Christmas in a decorative tin. I'm basically posting this as my own reference as i keep loosing the recipe:)

Provided by Cheesehead

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 20 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 cups popped popcorn (microwave works fine)
3 cups rice, krispies
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
1 1/2 lbs almond bark
3 tablespoons peanut butter, the cheap does not work as well (chunky ir smooth)

Steps:

  • Melt the peanut butter and almond bark together in the microwave or on low on the stove.
  • Dump the popped popcorn, peanuts, rice krispies and peanuts together in a large bowl.
  • Pour the almond bark/peanut butter mixture over and mix well.
  • Lay out on a grease cookie sheet.
  • Let harden.
  • Put in zip lock bags.
  • I'm guessing on servings; I'd say 16-20.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 8.7

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.

Tips:

  • To make the popcorn peanut brittle bark more flavorful, use high-quality chocolate chips and fresh peanuts. Salted peanuts add a nice contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate and popcorn.
  • Make sure the popcorn is completely popped before adding it to the chocolate mixture. If there are any unpopped kernels, they could cause the bark to be chewy or gritty.
  • Spread the chocolate mixture out evenly on the baking sheet. If the mixture is too thick, it will be difficult to break into pieces.
  • Let the bark cool completely before breaking it into pieces. If you try to break it too soon, it will be messy and crumbly.
  • Store the popcorn peanut brittle bark in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Popcorn peanut brittle bark is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover popcorn, and it's always a hit with kids and adults alike. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this delicious and festive treat that is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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