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Cinnamon Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 56 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Popcorn recipe is a deliciously sweet and spiced snack featuring crispy popcorn coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar glaze. With a subtle hint of vanilla and a perfect balance of crunchy and flavorful coating, this treat is perfect for movie nights, parties, or anytime you crave a tasty, homemade snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

  • 9 cups Popped Popcorn (approximately 3 bags)

Cinnamon Coating

  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the popcorn.
  2. Prepare the popcorn: Place the popped popcorn into a large bowl and set it aside while you prepare the cinnamon mixture.
  3. Make the cinnamon butter glaze: In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Continue stirring and cook the mixture until it becomes thick and bubbly, ensuring the sugar dissolves properly and the flavors meld.
  4. Coat the popcorn: Pour the hot cinnamon butter mixture over the popcorn. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat all the popcorn pieces with the sweet cinnamon glaze.
  5. Bake the popcorn: Spread the coated popcorn evenly across baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 3 to 4 minutes to prevent burning and promote even crisping.
  6. Set in the oven: Turn off the oven but leave the popcorn inside for 20 minutes. This resting period helps the popcorn to become crispy as the glaze cools and hardens.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the popcorn from the oven, allow it to cool completely, then enjoy your crunchy cinnamon-flavored snack.

Notes

  • Use fresh popped popcorn for the best texture; avoid pre-packaged flavored popcorn.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cinnamon glaze to prevent burning and bitterness.
  • Stirring frequently during baking helps achieve an even, crispy coating.
  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to taste based on your preference for sweetness and spice.
  • Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.

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