This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn combines fluffy popcorn with sweet cinnamon sugar for a fun, shareable snack or dessert.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn is a sweet, crunchy snack that combines fluffy popcorn with warm cinnamon sugar flavor. It’s easy to make, perfect for movie nights, parties, or afternoon snacking, and comes together in just minutes.
This fun popcorn treat delivers the epic cinnamon-sugar taste everyone loves in a simple, shareable snack that’s hard to resist. I have been making Flavored Popcorn Recipes for at least 10 years. The sweet and salty popcorn flavor makes for a great snack with the perfect combination of sweet cinnamon sugar.
If you love this flavor, also try Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars for another easy snack idea. The whole family also enjoys White Chocolate Popcorn and Butter Toffee Popcorn for more sweet popcorn flavor.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make – Uses simple ingredients and comes together in minutes.
- Sweet & Crunchy – The perfect combination of fluffy popcorn and cinnamon-sugar cereal.
- Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for a movie night treat, bedtime snack, parties, or the perfect snack at the kids’ next sleepover when you host.
- Minimal Prep – No complicated steps, just mix and enjoy in a moment’s notice.
- Fun Twist on Classic Popcorn – Adds a cereal crunch and delicious cinnamon flavor to a beloved snack.
- Shareable & Giftable – Makes a crowd-pleasing treat or fun homemade gift to hand out in a snack bag.
Ingredients
- Popped Popcorn – Use plain popcorn without added butter or flavoring. You can air-pop, microwave, cook on the stovetop, or even use plain store-bought popcorn.
- Butter – Use real butter for the richest flavor and best coating.
- Sugar – Regular white granulated sugar works perfectly to create a sweet, cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Cinnamon – Adjust the amount to taste for your preferred level of warm, sweet cinnamon flavor.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Variations
- Melted Chocolate – Drizzle milk, dark, or white chocolate over the popcorn for an extra sweet treat. You can even combine white and milk chocolate for a fun, layered look with white chocolate drizzle.
- Add Nuts – Mix in peanuts, almonds, or cashews for added crunch and flavor.
- Caramel Drizzle – Drizzle caramel sauce over the popcorn for a sweet and gooey variation.
- Sprinkles – Add festive sprinkles for holidays, birthdays, or themed parties for the entire family.
- Mix-Ins – Toss in mini M&Ms, candy-coated chocolate, cinnamon toast crunch cereal or pretzel pieces for great texture and color. Try all the delicious varieties of cinnamon toast crunch such as chocolate toast crunch and frosted toast crunch or any pantry favorite.
- Cinnamon Kick – Sprinkle extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a warmer, spiced flavor in the popcorn mixture.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1 – Pop the popcorn and place it in a large bowl.
Step 2 – Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat Then drizzle the butter over the popcorn. Stir to thoroughly coat the popcorn.
Step 3. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 4. Pour this sugar combination mixture over the popcorn. Toss to coat in the mixture. Allow to cool and grab a fistful and enjoy! Each piece of cinnamon toast crunch popcorn is delicious.
Storage
- Room Temperature – Store the popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days to keep it crisp.
- Avoid Refrigeration – Do not refrigerate, as moisture will make the popcorn soggy.
- Freezing – While not recommended for best texture, you can freeze in a tightly sealed freezer bag for up to 2 weeks. Let it thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Keep Covered – Always seal the container to prevent the popcorn from absorbing humidity or odors.
Pro Tips
- Use Plain Popcorn – Start with unflavored popcorn or typical kettle popcorn to let the cinnamon-sugar coating shine.
- Melt Butter Slowly – Melt butter gently to prevent burning and ensure it coats the popcorn evenly.
- Mix While Warm – Toss the popcorn with butter, sugar, and cinnamon while it’s still warm for even coating. Make sure to remove kernels first.
- Add Chocolate Last – If drizzling melted chocolate, wait until the popcorn has cooled slightly to prevent it from melting into the mix.
- Customize Sweetness – Adjust the amount of sugar and cinnamon to suit your taste as you make the batches.
- Layer for Crunch – Add cereal, nuts, cinnadust or candy mix-ins after coating the popcorn to maintain texture.
- Use a Large Bowl – Give yourself plenty of room to toss the popcorn evenly without spilling.
More Flavored Popcorn Recipes
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn
Ingredients
- 9 cups Popped Popcorn approximately 3 bags
- 4 Tablespoon Butter
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn and place it in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Drizzle the butter over the popcorn and stir to thoroughly coat the popcorn with the butter.
- Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the popcorn and toss it to coat it in the mixture.
- Let the popcorn cool and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
