Description
Cinnamon Popcorn is a delightful sweet snack made by coating freshly popped popcorn with a warm mixture of butter, brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon. This easy stovetop recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal treat for movie nights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 8 cups plain popped popcorn
Coating
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn: Place the 8 cups of plain popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl and set aside to ensure it’s ready for coating.
- Make the cinnamon glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Cook the mixture: Continue stirring the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes smooth, bubbly, and slightly thickened, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Coat the popcorn: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the popcorn in the bowl. Use a spatula or clean hands to gently toss and evenly coat all the popcorn pieces with the glaze.
- Set and serve: Let the coated popcorn cool for a few minutes, allowing the glaze to set slightly. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container to store for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Drizzle with white chocolate for a sweet twist.
- This recipe also works well with air-popped or lightly salted microwave popcorn.
