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Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn is a tasty blend of sweet and salty flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for movie night and frugal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Turn oven off, but continue to cook in oven20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Popcorn
Servings: 6
Calories: 164kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 cups Popped Popcorn approximately 3 bags
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Place the popcorn in a large bowl and then set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat.  Stir in the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and salt.  Stir and cook until the mixture is thick and bubbly.
  • Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat the popcorn in the mixture.
  • Place the coated popcorn on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.  Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring the popcorn every 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn the oven off and let the popcorn sit in the oven for 20 minutes.  The popcorn will get crispy as it sets.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool.  Then the popcorn is ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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