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#AnySnackPerfect dessert granola popcorn recipe Reese's Spreads snack snacks sweets

Snack Time with Reese’s Spreads!

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As always, all opinions are mine alone. 

snack time with reese's spreads #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenIn my house we love our snacks. My husband has a sweet tooth so whenever he heads to the store he ends up picking up Reese’s cups, his favorite candy. While I love candy I also love chewy snacks with a bit of saltiness to them. One of my favorite things is the sweet and salty combination of granola bars. Last week I was at Walmart and I happened to attend a live demo sharing a new product, Reese’s Spreads. At the live demo there was a taste test with the Reese’s Spreads over sliced apples. Such an easy snack, but think of the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate that are in the Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. Now imagine those same flavors in a delicious spreadable form. Do you see where I’m going with this? Heaven! Oh, I can just envision the possibilities. Seriously, Reese’s Spreads can make #AnySnackPerfect!

snack time with reese's spreads #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' Kitchen

In reality, when I opened up this jar, all I wanted to do was stick a spoon in and enjoy. And that I did. Thankfully, I contained myself enough to make some pretty amazing (and easy) snacks with it! After I ran to the store for another jar, that is. Can you blame me?

My first thought was to make some granola bars with it. With Reese’s Spreads IN the bars, and drizzled on top too. I chose pecans and toasted coconut with white chocolate chips to compliment the flavors, but really you could add any other combination of mix-ins. Once I got started on the granola bars, I couldn’t help myself by making another recipe, this time with popcorn. I had some dried cranberries left over from another recipe, so I chose to add those in with some honey roasted peanuts. Super easy popcorn balls.

Both of these snacks look and taste like so much more though went into them, thanks to the Reese’s Spreads. But just like my husband grabs that candy at the checkout line, these recipes were like second nature. They’re perfect to serve to your teens as an afterschool snack or to pack in their lunch. They’re also fancy enough to include on your appetizer table over the holidays!

Ingredients for Reese’s Spreads No-Bake Granola Bars:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup PLUS 1/2 tablespoon Reese’s Spread *divided
  • 2.5 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Ingredients for Reese’s Spreads Popcorn Balls:

  • 1 bag buttered popcorn, popped and cooled
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s Spreads

Directions:

snack time with reese's spreads no bake granola bars #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenBegin with the granola bars.

In a medium, no stick saucepan heat the butter and honey over medium/low heat until butter has melted and the mixture begins to froth, stirring often with a whisk.
Turn heat off, then add 1/2 cup of the Reese’s Spread and stir well. Pour oats into the saucepan, stir well and let cool.

Once cool, add the pecans, coconut and white chocolate chips. Stir well and pour into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper, allowing some paper on each side of the pan to remove the bars once done.

snack time with reese's spreads no bake granola bars #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenCarefully press the ingredients down into the pan, being sure to apply even pressure in corners. Let cool, or refrigerate until the mixture has set.

snack time with reese's spreads no bake granola bars #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenOnce the bars have set, after about 15-20 minutes, remove the parchment paper from the pan and carefully set it down on a cutting board. Cut bars in half, then cut the opposite way creating five bars.

snack time with reese's spreads no bake granola bars #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenMelt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small saucepan, double boiler, or in the microwave. Once melted, stir in the additional 1/2 tablespoon of Reese’s Spreads. Drizzle over cut bars. Alternatively, you can leave the drizzle off and wrap in colorful tissue paper and tie with twine. They are delicious either way!

snack time with reese's spreads popcorn balls #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenThe popcorn balls are even easier! Begin by popping the popcorn and separating the kernels that didn’t pop from the popped kernels. Place them in a bowl with the dried cranberries and peanuts.

In another medium nonstick saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows, stirring often. Once melted, stir in the Reese’s Spreads.

Pour the melted mixture into the bowl over the popcorn, nuts, and dried fruit. Stir until well combined.

snack time with reese's spreads popcorn balls #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenGrab a small handful of the mixture once it has cooled a little, and form it into little balls. You can spray non stick cooking spray on your hands or use gloves if you like, it does get a bit messy.

Once the balls are formed, place them on a cooling rack.

snack time with reese's spreads popcorn balls #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenYou get a little bit of every flavor in each bite.

snack time with reese's spreads popcorn balls #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenServe in cupcake liners for an easy display.

snack time with reese's spreads #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenThese are both super easy snacks that are delicious with the great taste of Peanut butter and Chocolate Reese’s Spreads in every bite!

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Snack Time with Reese’s Spreads!

Snack Time with Reese’s Spreads!

Snack time with Reese's Spreads! Granola bars with white chocolate chips, pecans and toasted coconut, and popcorn balls with dried cranberries and peanuts!

Ingredients

    For the Reese's Spreads No-Bake Granola Bars:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup PLUS 1/2 tablespoon Reese's Spread *divided
  • 2.5 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • For the Reese's Spreads Popcorn Balls:
  • 1 bag buttered popcorn, popped and cooled
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup Reese's Spreads

Instructions

  1. Begin with the granola bars.
  2. In a medium, no stick saucepan heat the butter and honey over medium/low heat until butter has melted and the mixture begins to froth, stirring often with a whisk.
  3. Turn heat off, then add 1/2 cup of the Reese's Spread and stir well. Pour oats into the saucepan, stir well and let cool.
  4. Once cool, add the pecans, coconut and white chocolate chips. Stir well and pour into an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, allowing some paper on each side of the pan to remove the bars once done.
  5. Carefully press the ingredients down into the pan, being sure to apply even pressure in corners. Let cool, or refrigerate until the mixture has set.
  6. Once the bars have set, after about 15-20 minutes, remove the parchment paper from the pan and carefully set it down on a cutting board. Cut bars in half, then cut the opposite way creating five bars.
  7. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a small saucepan, double boiler, or in the microwave. Once melted, stir in the additional 1/2 tablespoon of Reese's Spreads. Drizzle over cut bars. Alternatively, you can leave the drizzle off and wrap in colorful tissue paper and tie with twine. They are delicious either way!
  8. The popcorn balls are even easier! Begin by popping the popcorn and separating the kernels that didn't pop from the popped kernels. Place them in a bowl with the dried cranberries and peanuts.
  9. In another medium nonstick saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows, stirring often. Once melted, stir in the Reese's Spreads.
  10. Pour the melted mixture into the bowl over the popcorn, nuts, and dried fruit. Stir until well combined.
  11. Grab a small handful of the mixture once it has cooled a little, and form it into little balls. You can spray non stick cooking spray on your hands or use gloves if you like, it does get a bit messy.
  12. Once the balls are formed, place them on a cooling rack.
  13. You get a little bit of every flavor in each bite.
  14. Serve in cupcake liners for an easy display.
  15. These are both super easy snacks that are delicious with the great taste of Peanut butter and Chocolate Reese's Spreads in every bite!
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snack time with reese's spreads #AnySnackPerfect #shop - Mama Harris' KitchenYou can find Reese’s Spreads in the peanut butter aisle at your local Walmart! Go get yourself some and get to snacking!

What kind of snacks would you create with Reese’s Spreads?

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  1. Kita says

    November 21, 2014 at 5:53 am

    I saw when you posted this on Instagram and I knew I had to go and find it but the Publix near me didn’t have any. I would use it on apples and of course bread. My son loves crackers so maybe spread it on there but I like your recipe better. I will have to try it out.

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Yes, put it on everything! YUM.

      Reply
  2. Saidah says

    November 21, 2014 at 6:12 am

    I love no bake granola bars. The ingredient options are endless. I’ve always wanted to make popcorn balls. Thanks for the recipe Dawn.

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:08 am

      They’re both such easy recipes, and the kids can help which makes it fun!

      Reply
  3. Mariana says

    November 21, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Oh man! Those look delish! Who knew Reese’s made such a heavenly thing?

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:07 am

      I know! I was so excited to find this new product!

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    November 21, 2014 at 9:51 am

    ooh this looks good!

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:07 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Janeane Davis says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:26 am

    These look so good! What I want to know is why are you not making these and delivering them to my house each week.

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Maybe I should come up with a little business to ship goodies like these. 😉

      Reply
  6. Brandi says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:28 am

    These look amazing! The popcorn balls would be so great in Ayva’s lunch!

    Reply
    • MamaHarris says

      November 24, 2014 at 7:06 am

      They’re so easy to make, and it’s fun to come up with different additions to put in them.

      Reply
  7. Lynda @MommyPowers says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I have been wanting to make some granola bars forever- I think I’ll make these and surprise the family!

    Reply

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