Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn Clusters
Details
- Time
- 10 minutes
- Skill Level
- Intermediate
- Yields
- 16 cups (4 L)
Make home movie night fun with some Chocolate & Peanut Butter Popcorn Clusters. With only 10 minute of prep time, you get a delicious movie snack!
Ingredients & Directions
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cool Time
- 4 hours
BAKE MODE:
Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.
Ingredients
-
1 3/4 cups
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2 tspsvegetable shortening (10 mL)
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1/4 tspsalt (1 mL)
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12 cupsplain popped popcorn (3 L)
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2 cupssalted roasted peanuts (500 mL)
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1/4 cup
-
1/2 cup
Key Ingredients
Directions
Equipment Needed
(2) Rimmed Baking Sheets
Parchment Paper
Measuring Cups
Microwave-Safe Bowl
Microwave
1
Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Place peanut butter chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 90 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Stir in salt.
2
Place popcorn, peanuts and toffee bits in a large bowl, drizzle with melted peanut butter chips; gently stir to coat. Spread the popcorn out in a thin layer onto the prepared baking sheets.
3
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM (50%) power for 30 seconds; add an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring until chips are melted and smooth.
4
Drizzle melted chocolate evenly over the popcorn. Let stand for at least 4 hours or until completely dry. Break into large chunks. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 3 days.
Tip
About 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry popcorn kernels will make the amount of popcorn needed to prepare this recipe.
