Hot and Sweet Butter Flavored Popcorn
Transform your movie night or snack time with this irresistible Hot and Sweet Butter Flavored Popcorn! This easy-to-make recipe combines the airy crunch of freshly popped popcorn with a mouthwatering glaze of melted butter, golden honey, and caramel-like brown sugar, all perfectly balanced with a fiery kick from chili powder and optional cayenne for those who crave extra heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing treat offers the perfect harmony of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite. Perfect for parties, cozy nights in, or a quick indulgence, this gourmet popcorn recipe is sure to become your favorite go-to snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Place two or three popcorn kernels into the oil, cover the pot, and wait until the kernels pop. This signals the oil is hot enough.
Remove the pot from heat, add the remaining popcorn kernels in an even layer, and cover. Wait for 30 seconds to allow the kernels to reach the oil's temperature evenly.
Return the pot to medium heat. Shake the pot occasionally as the kernels begin to pop. Keep the lid slightly ajar to let steam escape.
Once popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar, honey, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Stir until the ingredients are fully combined, and the mixture is smooth and bubbling lightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Drizzle the hot butter mixture evenly over the popcorn while tossing gently to coat every piece.
Serve immediately or allow to cool slightly before enjoying. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% | |
*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.
