Ziploc Sunflower Popcorn Bars

Name: Ziploc Sunflower Popcorn Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
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

Kansas is called the Sunflower State because of the wild sunflowers that grow abundantly. Cultivated varieties of sunflowers are now becoming an important crop for many Kansas farmers.

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

Directions

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.
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 a Ziploc® Fresh Shield® Twist ‘n Loc® Container

Originally published as Sunflower Popcorn Bars in Taste of Home Quick & Easy Spring 2010