Description
A sweet and crunchy snack, Cinnamon Bun Popcorn combines buttery popcorn with a cinnamon-spiced glaze reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for a cozy movie night or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Mixture
- 8 cups popcorn (from about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the popcorn mixture: On a baking sheet, toss the freshly popped popcorn with melted unsalted butter until evenly coated. Sprinkle the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the popcorn and toss again thoroughly to distribute the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly. Spread the popcorn out in an even layer on the baking sheet to ensure consistent coating.
- Make the glaze: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Gradually add more water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a consistency similar to that of icing on a cinnamon roll—smooth and pourable but not too thin.
- Glaze and chill: Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the coated popcorn on the baking sheet. Once glazed, place the popcorn in the refrigerator and let it chill for 20 to 25 minutes to allow the glaze to set and harden slightly before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly popped popcorn to ensure maximum crispness.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and brown sugar to suit your taste preference for sweetness and spice.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- This snack pairs well with a hot cup of coffee or tea for a comforting treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
