Popcorn Snack
Elevate your snack game with this irresistible Popcorn Snack recipe—a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and spicy goodness! Made with freshly popped kernels coated in a luscious mixture of buttery brown sugar and fragrant cinnamon, this quick and easy treat comes together in just 15 minutes. A sprinkle of sea salt adds the finishing touch, creating a mouthwatering contrast of flavors that’s perfect for movie nights, parties, or satisfying midday cravings. With simple pantry staples like popcorn kernels, vegetable oil, and seasonings, this homemade snack is as budget-friendly as it is delicious. Whip up a batch for a crowd or savor it all yourself—either way, this gourmet popcorn recipe will have you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Place 2-3 test popcorn kernels in the pot and cover it with the lid. Once one of them pops, the oil is ready.
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot, spreading them out in an even layer.
Cover the pot with the lid, leaving it slightly ajar to let steam escape. Shake the pot occasionally while the kernels pop, about 3-4 minutes. Once the popping slows to a few seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and set it aside.
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until well combined.
Drizzle the sweet butter mixture over the freshly popped popcorn. Toss the popcorn gently to coat evenly.
Sprinkle sea salt over the popcorn for a final touch, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your sweet and savory popcorn snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2294 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 198 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.
