Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn

by Amanda @ A Few Short Cuts on August 26, 2011

This is great for a movie night, slumber party, or to give as gifts during the holidays. You can always make a batch just cause you want something chocolaty! You could even add nuts. Don’t wait another minute. Run to the kitchen and make this now! You won’t regret it!

This Gluten Free treat is sure to please any crowd. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.

Ingredients

◦8 cups Popped Popcorn
◦1 Cup Sugar
◦1 Cup Karo Syrup (light) or honey
◦1 cup Peanut Butter
◦1 tsp Vanilla
Chocolate topping
◦1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
◦1 TBSP Peanut Butter

Directions

1.Place popcorn in a large bowl or on a large cookie sheet….in my experience the bowl would probably be better.

2.In a heavy saucepan combine sugar and karo syrup. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 1 minute.

3.Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over popcorn and stir to coat.

Chocolate Topping
1.In a microwave safe bowl place chocolate chips and 1 TBSP Peanut Butter. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds;stir. Continue until melted to a pouring consistency.
2.Pour Melted chocolate over popcorn.
3.Serve