Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn delivers the perfect sweet and salty crunch in every bite. This easy no-bake snack comes together in minutes and is perfect for movie nights, parties, and quick sweet treats.

Prep Time10

Chill Time15

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 368kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

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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