Reese’s, anything reese’s tends to go crazy on this site. Apparently you all love the chocolate and peanut butter combo as much as me. It all started when I posted these reese’s krispies a few years back and the pinning went crazy. Since then we’ve made reese’s peanut butter cookies, reese’s peanut butter marshmallow cookie pie, and a gazillion others which I’ll link to at the bottom of the post with photos. On a whim while making popcorn for our family one night I had the idea to combine reese’s krispies and salty popcorn and it turned into magical Reese’s Krispies Popcorn, so of course I had to share.
We love movie night as a family. Just everyone all snuggled up on the couch, snacking on something yummy, or in this case something totally sinful.
It all starts with the same recipe as you would make scotcheroos. Have you had those? Blast! They are so simple, but I cannot resist them! So of course I had no choice but to use the same “sauce” for this popcorn. And please tell me you love those as much as I do?
And I know this part seems a little unnecessary, but dump in some rice krispies cereal. Seriously. Trust me on this one. It adds this addictive little crunch to the popcorn and you wont be able to decide if it’s more like a scotcheroo or popcorn, but it will be awesomeness.
Is Popcorn Gluten Free?
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Popcorn does not contribute significant amounts of any nutrients.
But, it does supply trace amounts of the B vitamins, thiamin, niacin, B6, folate and some minerals.
Air-popped popcorn has only 30 calories per cup; oil-popped popcorn has only 35 calories per cup.
Popcorn is high in fiber and without a lot of butter added, it can be a healthy, low calorie snack.
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Reese’s Krispies Popcorn
Reese's Krispies Popcorn
Ingredients
- 2 cup peanut butter
- 2 cup corn syrup
- 2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup popcorn , unpopped
- salt
- 2 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups reese's peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- In a paper bag, add 1/3 cup popcorn , fold over to close, and microwave for 90-120 seconds or until popped.
- Repeat with the remaining bag.
- In a very large bowl, combine the popcorn and cereal.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the karo syrup and sugar.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear.
- Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth and satiny, about 1 minute.
- Pour over the cereal and fold with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Add the chocolate chips and peanut butter cups and fold again.
- Lay out on parchment paper to cool or enjoy warm.
Notes
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Regina Schantz
White Karo syrup? Or dark Karo syrup?
Sweet Basil
Hi Regina, light karo syrup
Jeannie
Love the popcorn recipe…actually I love all the Reese’s PB cups recipes here! Can’t wait to try them.
Jeannie
Sweet Basil
haha, clearly we love our Reese’s!
Holly
Can the popcorn you buy in the store already in the bags be used instead? If so, how many bags? Thanks!
Sweet Basil
Absolutely. I have noticed the bags are not all equal however so you may want to start with one bag and add another if needed.
Karen
So, how many cups of popped corn? Thanks!
Sweet Basil
This will make about 10 cups of popped popcorn.
Virginia
This is one of the most interesting sites I have visited. I am so glad to see one page recipes. I try to use both sides of my pages. My husband is the choc. guy. He will love all this sweet goodness. Thank you so much. You have mad it so easy to use your site. For an old granny we need all the help we can get. Gin
Sweet Basil
Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I hope you enjoy everything!
Suzanne
This is a delicious recipe! Had the pleasure of eating and making it. Would recommend it to any peanut butter/Reese’s fans! I’m also going to try using different bite-sized chocolate – Skor bits, Oh Henry – the possibilities are endless… 🙂
Sweet Basil
amen!! I am thinking of a new one as I type!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Just pinned this. Omg you’ve taken popcorn to new heights!! All my fave snacks, in one big bowl of comfort 🙂
Sweet Basil
Thanks friend!!
Emily
I bet this is as addictive as crack.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Of course it goes crazy – you always blow it out of the park!! This is fantastic!
Sweet Basil
Thanks sweet friend!
Tina | My Life as a Mrs
LOVE this. I’m a bit popcorn obsessed these days (ummm hello easy to eat while chasing the baby! 😉 ) another winner Reeses recipe!
Kaleena
Good grief this does look sinful… and amazing! This will definitely help take my Reese’s addiction to the next level.
Sweet Basil
Haha, totally! I just can’t resist Reese’s!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
HOLY POPCORN NIRVANA!!!
om nom nom so so goooood
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
This looks just awesome!
Sweet Basil
Thanks Julianne!
Gaby
This looks addicting! I need it now!
Sweet Basil
It is crazy addicting!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
This is like everything good all in one batch of popcorn! Pinning!
Sweet Basil
And I seriously ate so much it’s embarrassing!
Matt Robinson
I would be the ultimate dad if I made this for my boys. They can rarely pass up anything Resses, to it’s the perfect treat for movie night!
Sweet Basil
I can’t either and I’m a grown woman!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life
Oh, my word!!! I seriously want to inhale that entire batch of popcorn!! All my favorites in a glorious snack mix! Love love love that you added the krispies in there!! You are a dessert genius!!!
Sweet Basil
Um, no. You are a dessert genius. The end. 🙂
Heather @ Shards of Lavender
Oh my goodness, this looks insane! I make all my popcorn in a paper bag in the microwave too, which is so much easier than hauling out the popper. We’re going to have to try this for our next family game night!
Sweet Basil
Amen. It’s so much easier!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I am actually kind of freaking out at the moment. Rice Krispies IN popcorn, with chocolate and peanut btuter goodness? You win. At life. Pinned!
Sweet Basil
Lol. You’re seriously one of my favorites.