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Pretzel-Popcorn Bars By: Jillian D.

Recipe Story

Now here’s an irresistible treat: pretzel-popcorn bars! Who doesn’t love salty-sweet whole grain popcorn and protein-packed peanuts with real butter and favorite chocolate bites thrown in the mix? Toss in salty pretzels and my kid who has cystic fibrosis just salivates for pretzel-popcorn bars. A generation ago my grandma introduced popcorn cakes to the family. I would jump for joy at the arrival of the plain brown box with a festive cake enclosed. Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas...all called for popcorn cake! As the delicious tradition took hold I experimented with shape and elements; pretzel-popcorn bars were born. Try them as an after-school snack, a conversation starter at parties, holiday cheer, and best yet, serve them while tailgating at Great Strides.

Ingredients

  • 4 qt popped popcorn (either from two 3.5 ounce microwavable bags or about 3/4 cups popcorn kernels)
  • 12 oz dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 c broken pretzel pieces
  • 8 oz plain M&M's
  • 8 oz peanut M&M's
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 16 oz large marshmallows
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  1. In an extra large mixing bowl, mix popcorn, peanuts, pretzel pieces and M&M's.

  2. In a large saucepan, melt marshmallows, butter and vanilla extract over low heat.

  3. Pour over popcorn mixture. Mix well.

  4. With buttered hands (careful as mixture is hot) press mixture tightly into a buttered 9x13" pan.

  5. Let stand 1-2 hours. Slice and serve.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 540
    • Fat: 27 g
    • Sodium: 320 mg
    • Protein: 10 g
    • Calcium: 50 mg

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