Move over caramel corn, there's a new snack in town! Scotcharoo Popcorn is soft, chewy and filled with flavors of peanut butter, butterscotch and chocolate! This will be your next addicting snack perfect for movie nights, game days and summer picnics!
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This post was originally posted on 4/24/2020 and updated on 02/26/2025.
Why We Love Scotcharoo Popcorn
- This scotcharoo popcorn makes the best sweet snack.
- Peanut butter and chocolate is one of the best flavor combos.
- An easy recipe that requires no baking.
- A sweet snack to enjoy during family movie nights.
- It's a crowd pleaser! Perfect for parties, picnics and game day snacks.
Scotcharoo Popcorn Recipe Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn or Kernals
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Salt
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Butterscotch Chips
- Coconut Oil
Substitution Suggestions
- Popcorn: I like to use air popped popcorn. However, you can use popcorn popped on the stove, microwave popcorn or store bought bagged popcorn.
- Peanut Butter: I have not tried this recipe with anything but creamy peanut butter. I would think almond butter would work too.
- Honey: Light corn syrup can be substituted.
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips are great options.
- Coconut Oil: I use the coconut oil to help harden the chocolate drizzle. You can leave it out if needed.
How to Make Scotcharoo Popcorn
- First, put the popped popcorn in a large bowl and remove any kernels that didn't pop.
- Next, in a medium saucepan, melt together the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and pinch salt over medium-low heat just until smooth. Don't let it boil or it will harden and not coat the popcorn.
- Then pour the peanut butter mix over the popcorn and gently stir it together until all the popcorn is coated. Once it is all coated, spread it out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Now, either in a small saucepan or in a microwave safe bowl, melt together the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and coconut oil until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn.
You now have two choices... eat it NOW or eat it later. I would eat it NOW if I were you! It is so delicious, sweet and addicting!
If you love popcorn like me try this Easy Homemade Caramel Corn! It's a simple recipe for sweet and crunchy caramel corn.
Storing Scotcharoo Popcorn
Store this sweet popcorn in a tightly covered bowl or air tight container. It will last about a week at room temperature. Or you can store it in the fridge and it will last a bit longer.
I have not frozen this popcorn, because it doesn't last more than a day when I make it. However, people have told me that it freezes well!
Heather's Favorite Tools for this Recipe
- I love my air popper. It's small enough to store easily and super simple to use.
- These nestled mixing bowls are my favorite for prepping ingredients.
- Long ago, I used to be a Pampered Chef consultant and I still prefer their baking tools and pans to any others. They're baking pans are the ones I primarily use. Find yourself a consultant, host a party and treat yourself to a set. These aluminum sheet pans from Nordic Ware are a great option too.
- Pre-cut parchment paper is a life saver and so easy. No cutting my fingers!
- Or this silicone baking mat is great too!
Tips for Scotcharoo Popcorn
- Pick out any kernels that didn't pop. That way you won't hurt your teeth.
- Don't overcook the peanut butter and sugar. Once it is completely melted and smooth remove it from the heat. If you heat it too long it will become hard and won't coat the popcorn.
- If you use microwave popcorn, pop 2 bags and omit the salt in the recipe.
More Peanut Butter Chocolate Recipes:
- No Bake Scotcharoos
- Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
- Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies
- Gourmet Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
- No Bake Butterscotch Cookies
- Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
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Scotcharoo Popcorn
Ingredients
- 8 cups popped popcorn, plain (about ⅓ cup kernels)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butterscotch chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Put the popcorn in a large bowl and remove any kernels left that didn't pop.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat melt together the peanut butter, honey, brown sugar and salt until smooth. Do NOT overheat or it will be too hard to coat the popcorn.
- Pour the peanut butter mix over the popcorn and gently fold it until all the popcorn is coated.
- Spread the popcorn on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small sauce pan or microwave safe bowl, melt together the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and coconut oil until smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn.
- Let rest until set, about 30-60 minutes.
Pamela says
What can we use in place of the peanutbutter? As I have a friend who is deathly allergic to peanuts! I wanted try this because my sweet handsome pit/lab boy name was Scotch that I lost to bone cancer and year ago (he looooved fresh popcorn lol not microwave). Thank you so much for your help .
Heather says
You could try almond butter or sunflower seed butter. I haven't tried those but I think they would substitute ok.
Terri says
I put it in the oven at 200 for about an hour an it took the stickyness out of it
Heather says
That's great to know! Thank you!
Diana says
I made this today and WOW. It’s a keeper.
Heather Warburton says
I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing!
Jenny says
Can I use avocado oil instead of coconut oil?
Heather Warburton says
Yes, the drizzle will stay soft though. The coconut oil helps it harden.
Pam says
Can I use Karo syrup instead of honey
Heather Warburton says
Yes corn syrup will work.
Anthia says
I like it but it melts, any way to prevent it from melting? I did put the pan in the refrigerator and it was solid but when I tried to bag it to give away, it began to melt once again
Heather Warburton says
Hi! I haven't had any trouble with the popcorn melting. The coconut oil in the chocolate keeps the drizzle hard. The popcorn itself will stay mostly soft since it's not a baked caramel corn.
Lisa says
I keep my chocolate covered popcorn in the freezer. It keeps for a long time and doesn't affect the taste.
Melissa says
How long does this keep for?
Heather Warburton says
It will last at least a week at room temperature. You can also store it in the fridge and it will last a little longer.
Lisa says
You can store the popcorn in the freezer for months without it affecting the taste!
Londa says
I love this and I will try a lot of them!!!’ Thank you
Heather Warburton says
Thank you!!!
Patricia Pinney says
Does the coating harden up or does that popcorn stay sticky? Would love to try this!
Heather Warburton says
Hi! It doesn’t harden much like a caramel corn would. It stays mostly soft.
Simonmed Near Me says
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Heather Warburton says
Thank you!
Chris says
Have you tried this with almond butter. Allergic to peanuts!
Heather Warburton says
I have not, however I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t work. Let me know how it turns out!
Kim says
Is there a substitute for coconut oil that would work? I’m allergic to coconut.
Heather Warburton says
Hi! You can just leave out the coconut oil. I like to use it because it helps the chocolate harden faster.
Julie says
I love love love scotcheroos!! Can't wait to try this!!
Heather Warburton says
Let me know how you like it! It is so good!
DEBI J says
Try starting with Kettle Corn, then drizzling the scotch-a-roo over it, then chocolate.
We take fresh Kettle Corn, and drizzle chocolate and white chocolate over it, then break it up for treats, but I bet the peanut buttery roo sauce would be great. It just has to set.
Heather Warburton says
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing!