Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

Description

My mom made these every Halloween when I was a kid and you could still give this out as a treat. It still is a treat as a moist and chewy fall snack. You can make into balls or leave loose and serve like carmel corn if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup white corn syrup
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 20 cups popped popcorn

Instructions

  1. Combine brown sugar
  2. corn syrup
  3. and butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rolling boil. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.
  4. Place popcorn in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over popcorn; toss until evenly coated. Form into about 16 balls using buttered hands. Arrange balls on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet; allow to dry and set
  5. at least 30 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 16

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