Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Peanut butter popcorn balls are a sweet, crowd-pleasing treat for the whole family in the fall. Form into balls or serve loose like caramel corn.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 20 cups popped popcorn
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.66666668653488 cup white corn syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat, add peanut butter, and stir until smooth.

Step 2

Place popcorn into a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over top and toss until evenly coated. Use buttered hands to form mixture into about 16 balls. Arrange balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and let set for at least 30 minutes.