Sweet and Spicy Cinnamon Popcorn
A sweet and spicy cinnamon popcorn treat that’s not too sweet and not too spicy, but just right!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar see note
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 cups air popped popcorn from about ½ cup unpopped kernels
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a small saucepan (or microwave safe bowl) add butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Melt over medium low heat (or in 30-second intervals in the microwave) until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
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In a large bowl, add the popped popcorn, removing any kernels that didn't pop. Pour melted butter mixture over popped kernels and stir with a spoon until kernels are well coated.
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Place popcorn on baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and let cool until cool to touch. Popcorn may still be slightly sticky when removed from oven (but not wet), but should harden as it cools. Serve or pack in air tight containers and store for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
1. Honey-Sweetened Variation: I have also made this recipe by substituting ¼ cup of raw honey for the granulated sugar. It changes the flavor quite a bit and the result is quite a bit stickier, but it is still really yummy. The honey version usually takes about 5 minutes longer to bake.