Peanut Butter and Chocolate Popcorn Crunch Mix
This Peanut Butter and Chocolate Popcorn Crunch Mix is a sweet, salty, and crunchy snack perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Spatula
- Baking Sheet
- Microwave-safe Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups Reese's Puff cereal
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 oz melting chocolates such as almond bark
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces candy
Instructions
- Start by popping your popcorn. Remove any unpopped kernels.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey and sugar. Stir constantly until it comes to a gentle boil. Boil for about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popped popcorn and Reese's Puff cereal. Pour the peanut butter mixture over and gently mix until coated.
- Fold in the Reese's Pieces candy evenly throughout the mix.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and set.
- Melt the melting chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the popcorn mix and allow to set for a few minutes.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, break the mixture into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Try different types of chocolate like milk, dark, or white chocolate for variety.