SUNFLOWER POPCORN BARS

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Kansas is called the Sunflower State because of the wild sunflowers that grow abundantly. Cultivated varieties of sunflowers are an important crop for many Kansas farmers, too. -Karen Ann Bland, Gove City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup salted sunflower kernels
4 quarts popped popcorn

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.