Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn
Indulge in the sweet and spiced delight of Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn, a crunchy treat that transforms classic popcorn into a gourmet snack bursting with flavor. Perfectly popped kernels are coated in a luscious homemade glaze made from butter, brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, creating the ultimate combination of warm, spiced sweetness. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for movie nights, holiday parties, or anytime you’re craving a unique sweet snack. With its irresistible caramel-cinnamon coating and satisfying crunch, this popcorn recipe is sure to impress guests or satisfy your own sweet tooth. Plus, it's easy to store for later, though we doubt you'll have any leftovers! Keywords: cinnamon glazed popcorn, sweet snack recipe, homemade popcorn, caramel popcorn, easy popcorn recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil and a few popcorn kernels. Cover the pot and wait for the kernels to pop.
Once the test kernels have popped, add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover it again and shake the pot occasionally to prevent burning. Continue cooking until popping slows down. Remove from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The glaze will foam slightly—this is normal.
Immediately pour the cinnamon glaze over the popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
Spread the glazed popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Let it cool and set for about 10-15 minutes.
Once the glaze has hardened, break apart any large clumps and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.6 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
