Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Cinnamon Popcorn recipe that combines warm cinnamon flavor with sweet butter and sugar, perfect for a quick snack or party treat. This light, crunchy popcorn is tossed in a cinnamon-sugar butter mixture and enjoyed immediately or baked for extra crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn
- 10 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
Cinnamon Butter Mixture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to create a smooth, fragrant cinnamon butter sauce.
- Coat the Popcorn: Place the popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the cinnamon butter mixture evenly over the popcorn. Gently toss the popcorn using a spatula or your hands to coat every piece evenly without crushing the popcorn.
- Set the Flavor: Spread the coated popcorn in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let it rest and cool for about 5 minutes, allowing the cinnamon sugar flavors to set and the popcorn to become slightly crisp.
- Optional Baking for Crunch: For an extra crunchy texture, preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Bake the coated popcorn for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even baking and prevent burning. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced popcorn immediately as a delicious snack.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon butter mixture for a seasonal twist.
- Baking the popcorn enhances crunchiness but is optional; you can enjoy it fresh and soft right after tossing with the cinnamon butter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness but consume within a day for best taste and texture.
