TODAY: It’s National Popcorn Day!

And you know we’re fans of the Popcorn Board, at popcorn.org, so we thought we’d share some recipes for tasty treats. Does anybody try these out? We hope so!

Here’s a recipe for peanut butter popcorn squares, with only a few steps.

Ingredients: 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup peanut butter — smooth or crunchy, 2 quarts popped popcorn

Directions: Combine corn syrup, sugar and peanut butter in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Over low heat, boil for three minutes. Remove from the heat and add popcorn. Toss with wooden spoons (mixture will be hot) to coat well and press into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Cool and cut into squares.

There’s only a few steps to this one, too. It’s Tex Mex Mix.

Ingredients: 2 quarts popcorn popped in oil, 2 teaspoons ground chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese (about 1/4 inch cubes)

Directions: Keep popped popcorn warm. Mix seasonings together and toss with popcorn. Add cheese and mix thoroughly.

Here’s a second variation, a bit lighter and healthier without the cheese.

Ingredients: 2 quarts popped popcorn (air-popped), 2 teaspoons ground chili powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, Butter-flavored cooking spray

Directions: In a small bowl, combine all seasonings together. Put popped popcorn in a large bowl and spray lightly with butter-flavored cooking spray. Add spices to popcorn and mix thoroughly until all kernels are coated.