Sunflower Popcorn Bars Recipe

By jenknoll

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 96 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

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

Details

Servings 48

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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.

2. Place popcorn in a large bowl. Add syrup and stir to coat. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. pans. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 4 dozen.