Best Popcorn Bars Recipes

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Melt the peanut butter and butter together in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in the marshmallows. Continue to stir until the marshmallows are melted.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the popcorn to coat evenly in the melted marshmallow mixture. Pour the popcorn mixture into the coated baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Drizzle the popcorn with the chocolate sauce. Allow the popcorn treats to cool for 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

HALAL MARSHMALLOW -CEREAL PEANUT POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Grab a large bowl and put the cereal, peanuts in it.
• Then pop your popcorn and add it to the bowl.
• Next melt the butter in a saucepan on low heat until it melts.
• Add in the 2 bags of marshmallows and stir until it starts to melt down.
• Add in the vanilla and maple syrup and stir until the marshmallow is completely gooey.
• Turn off the heat and pour in the bowl of cereal, peanuts and popcorn.
• Mix until incorported throughout.
• Pour into buttered tray and allow to set or place in fridge once it cools.
• Cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat., Stir in peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Pour over popcorn and stir until well coated. Press into a buttered 13x9-in. pan. Cool slightly before cutting.

CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN AND PRETZEL BARS

Steps:

• Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss together popcorn and pretzels. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture is amber in color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and slowly pour in cream (mixture will sputter). Immediately add marshmallows; stir until melted.
• Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pretzels and quickly stir with a rubber spatula to coat. Transfer mixture to dish and use a piece of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray to press evenly into dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.

POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, melt butter; add corn syrup and marshmallows. Cook and stir over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Add popcorn; stir until coated. Stir in peanuts and M&M's until combined. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT PRETZEL POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33) cm baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, peanuts, and pretzels.
• In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
• Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
• Once the mixture comes together and has cooled slightly, add ½ cup (85 G) of the chocolate chips, mixing well to incorporate. Some of the chocolate may melt, but that's okay!
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
• Top with the remaining ¼ cup (40 G) chocolate chips and more pretzels.
• Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
• Enjoy!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch baking pan and large bowl with cooking spray.
• Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all unpopped kernels. Combine popped corn, cranberries, morsels and almonds in bowl.
• Place marshmallows and butter in 8-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss until coated evenly. Place in pan. Moisten hands with water; press mixture evenly into pan. Allow to cool. Cut into 24 bars.

TRAIL MIX POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon.
• In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
• Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
• Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
• Enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Combine corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a large saucepan.
• Boil over low while stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and fold in popcorn. Stir to coat.
• Press into a greased 13x9x2 pan.

BUTTERSCOTCH POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, peanuts and raisins. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in the marshmallows and chips until melted and smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture and stir until evenly coated. Immediately pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan and press down evenly. Cool before cutting.

CAPTAIN CRUNCH POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir in crushed Captain Crunch Cereal. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan to form crust.
• 2. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until puffed and edges are golden brown.
• 3. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to puff.
• 4. Take out the unpopped kernels of corn from the popcorn.
• 5. In saucepan, heat corn syrup, butter and peanut butter chips over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
• 6. Stir in popcorn, mixture will be very thick. Spoon over marshmallows. Spread it so that it barely covers the marshmellows making sure it is evenly distributed.
• 7. Cool until they are cool enough to put topping on.
• 8. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once halfway through microwaving, until melted.
• 9. Drizzle chocolate over bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6

CHOCOLATE POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Heat chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
• You can also do this in the microwave.
• Pour over the popcorn in a large bowl.
• Stir until the popcorn is evenly coated in chocolate.
• Press the mixture firmly in an ungreased rectangular pan.
• Refrigerate one hour or until chocolate is firm.
• Cut into 2-1/4 x 2 inch bars.
• Refrigerate remaining bars.

CRANBERRY POPCORN BARS RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Line a 13"x9" baking pan with aluminum foil; spray with non-stick vegetable spray and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together popcorn, chocolate chips, cranberries, coconut and almonds; set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, stir marshmallows and butter until melted and smooth. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss to coat completely; quickly transfer to prepared pan. Lay a sheet of wax paper over top; press down firmly. Chill for 30 minutes, or until firm. Lift bars from pan, using foil as handles; peel off foil and wax paper. Slice into bars; chill an additional 30 minutes. Makes 16.

CARAMEL POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine popcorn, cereal, M&M's and pretzels; set aside. , In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and flour. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 244°-248° (firm-ball stage), stirring after each minute., Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Press into a buttered 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

CRANBERRY POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, cook and stir marshmallows and butter over low heat until smooth. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, orange zest and salt. , Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. Press into a greased 11x7-in. pan. Cool. Cut into bars with a serrated knife.

POPCORN AND CANDY COOKIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. Press cookie dough on cookie sheet.
• In large saucepan, heat sugar, water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil without stirring until mixture is amber in color, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat; slowly pour in whipping cream (mixture will sputter).
• In large bowl, toss popcorn, pretzels, candies and peanuts. Drizzle with caramel mixture; stir until well coated. Firmly and evenly press mixture on cookie dough. Sprinkle with additional salt.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until cookie layer is baked. Cool completely. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

SWEET & SALTY POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, M&M's and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Stir into popcorn mixture., Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. pans. Cool; cut into bars.

SUNFLOWER POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the sugar, corn syrup and honey to a boil, stirring often. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the peanut butter, butter and vanilla until smooth. Add sunflower kernels., Place popcorn in a large bowl. Add syrup and stir to coat. Press into 2 greased 13x9-in. pans. Cut into 48 bars. Store in an airtight container.

FESTIVE POPCORN BARS

Steps:

• In a large greased bowl, combine the popcorn, cereal and M&M's; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the corn syrup, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add peanut butter; stir until blended., Pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Cool before cutting.

BANANA COCONUT POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, puffed rice, chopped banana chips, coconut flakes, and sesame seeds.
• In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
• Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
• Top with more sesame seeds and banana chips.
• Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
• Enjoy!