This Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn is the ultimate sweet and salty snack with crunchy popcorn coated in a rich, creamy chocolate peanut butter mixture. It's quick to make, incredibly addictive, and perfect for movie nights, parties, or anytime cravings hit. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a treat that tastes like a gourmet snack mix.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Snack / Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes + chill time
- 🍴 Servings: 6 servings
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, salty, chocolatey, nutty
- 🍚 Best Served With: Movie nights, snack boards, desserts
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes
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This chocolate peanut butter popcorn is one of those recipes that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. The creamy chocolate peanut butter coating clings to every bite, creating the perfect balance of crunch and richness. It's a fun recipe to make with kids and even more fun to eat.
This peanut butter and chocolate popcorn was inspired by my bacon popcorn and cheddar cheese popcorn on this site, and pairs well with this popcorn trail mix.
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe Essentials
- Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Ingredients
- Variations
- How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Expert Tips
- Storage Directions
- Serving Suggestions
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe FAQs
- More Popcorn Recipes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick, easy, and budget-friendly: Made with just a few simple ingredients, this no-bake treat comes together in minutes.
- Sweet, salty, and crowd-pleasing: The perfect flavor combination makes these an irresistible snack that always disappears fast.
- Kid-friendly and customizable: Fun to make with kids, plus easy to personalize with your favorite mix-ins or toppings.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple pantry ingredients to make this chocolate peanut butter popcorn, making it perfect for a quick snack anytime.
- Microwave popcorn: The crunchy base for the snack
- Creamy peanut butter: Adds nutty, creamy flavor and helps the chocolate stick to popcorn
- Chocolate chips: Melts into a smooth coating
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Caramel Popcorn: Use caramel popcorn for more sweet flavor
- Pretzel Popcorn: Mix in mini pretzels for added crunch and saltiness
- Banana Popcorn: Add banana chips
- S'mores Popcorn: Add mini marshmallows and graham cracker pieces
- Trail Mix Popcorn: Add nuts, raisins, and chocolate candies or our classic trail mix
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
This peanut butter and chocolate popcorn is incredibly easy to make and comes together in minutes. Cook your popcorn according to the package directions.
Step 1: Melt coating. Combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the ingredients for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted. Stir the chocolate and peanut butter after each interval.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn.
Step 2: Gently fold. Using a spatula mix until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the coated popcorn evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet so it sets without clumping into one giant mass.
Chill the popcorn in the fridge for 15 minutes. Serve.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Expert Tips
- Any Kind of Popcorn: Stovetop popcorn and air popped popcorn work great, just make sure you have 8-10 cups.
- Remove kernels: Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels before adding coating.
- Melt the chocolate mixture carefully: Heat in short intervals, stirring after each one, to keep the chocolate smooth and prevent burning or seizing.
- Mix gently and work quickly: Fold the popcorn carefully to avoid crushing it, and coat everything right away before the chocolate starts setting.
- Using dark chocolate?: Sprinkle a little extra salt over the popcorn as salt tastes great with the richness of the chocolate.
If you love recipes like this chocolate peanut butter popcorn, you may also enjoy cinnamon sugar churro popcorn and white chocolate cake popcorn.
Storage Directions
Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 3 days
Refrigerator: Can store up to 5 days but may lose crispness and freezing is not recommended
Make Ahead: Prepare 1 day in advance
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in bowls for movie night, or for parties on snack boards or dessert tables
- Package for gifts
- Pair with chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats and peanut butter chocolate Rice Krispie balls or as topping for desserts like ice cream
- Add to trail mix
- Enjoy as quick snack
Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Recipe FAQs
To prevent sogginess, use freshly popped popcorn and allow it to cool slightly before adding the coating. Also, avoid using too much chocolate mixture and spread the popcorn out to cool so it can set properly.
Yes, but make sure it is well-stirred before using. Natural peanut butter can sometimes be thinner, so the coating may be slightly less thick.
Clumping can happen if the popcorn isn't evenly coated or if the mixture cools too quickly. Work quickly and gently toss to distribute the coating evenly.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 bags (3 oz) microwave popcorn or approximately 10 cups
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips dark or milk chocolate chips work too
Options
- ½ cup roasted peanuts. chopped
Instructions
- Cook your popcorn according to the package directions.
- Combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the ingredients for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted. Stir the chocolate and peanut butter after each interval.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn. Fold until the popcorn is evenly coated.
- Spread the coated popcorn evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet so it sets without clumping into one giant mass.
- Chill the popcorn in the fridge for 15 minutes. Once fully cooled, break into bite-sized pieces if necessary. Store in an airtight container or reaealable bag on your counter to maintain crispness or serve.
Notes
- Any Kind of Popcorn: Stovetop popcorn and air popped popcorn work great, just make sure you have 8-10 cups.
- Remove kernels: Make sure to remove any unpopped kernels before adding coating.
- Melt the chocolate mixture carefully: Heat in short intervals, stirring after each one, to keep the chocolate smooth and prevent burning or seizing.
- Mix gently and work quickly: Fold the popcorn carefully to avoid crushing it, and coat everything right away before the chocolate starts setting.
- Using dark chocolate?: Sprinkle a little extra salt over the popcorn as salt tastes great with the richness of the chocolate.
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