Sweet and Salty Popcorn
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors with this irresistible Sweet and Salty Popcorn, a crowd-pleasing snack that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring golden, freshly popped popcorn dressed in a luscious butter glaze infused with granulated sugar, vanilla, and a hint of salt, this recipe delivers a harmonious mix of sweetness and savory flavor in every bite. Ideal for movie nights, parties, or whenever a quick homemade snack is in order, the recipe uses simple pantry staples like popcorn kernels and vegetable oil, making it both budget-friendly and easy to whip up. Serve warm for a melt-in-your-mouth experience or let it cool for a satisfyingly crisp texture that everyone will love. Perfect for those craving a gourmet twist on classic popcorn, this sweet and salty treat is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Heat a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and cover the pot. Shake the pot occasionally to ensure even heating.
As the popping slows to about 1 pop every few seconds, remove the pot from heat and let it sit with the lid on until the popping stops completely.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until combined and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Transfer the popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl.
Pour the sweet and salty butter mixture over the popcorn, then use a large spoon or spatula to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
Serve immediately, or let it cool a bit for a crispier texture. Enjoy your sweet and salty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.4 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 3550 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| 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.
