Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn
Transform your snack time with a bowl of irresistibly sweet and crunchy Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn! This quick and easy recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with the perfect balance of warm ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and a hint of buttery richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade treat is ideal for cozy movie nights, holiday gatherings, or as a simple dessert alternative. The gentle shaking technique ensures evenly popped kernels, while the melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture coat every piece in decadent flavor. With its delightful aroma and satisfying crunch, this sweet popcorn recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Heat a large pot with a lid over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
To test the oil, drop in one or two popcorn kernels. Once they pop, the oil is ready.
Add the remaining popcorn kernels to the pot and cover it with the lid.
Gently shake the pot occasionally to prevent the popcorn from burning as it pops.
Once the popping slows down to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from the heat and transfer the popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until fully melted.
Drizzle the melted butter over the popcorn and toss well to evenly coat.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and salt over the buttered popcorn, tossing again to ensure every piece is coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, cinnamon sugar-flavored popcorn!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 598 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*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.
