Description
Sweet and crunchy cinnamon bun popcorn coated in a buttery brown sugar cinnamon glaze and finished with a light vanilla icing drizzle for the ultimate cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop the popcorn kernels and transfer to a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Stir in brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will foam slightly.
- Pour the glaze over the popcorn and toss quickly until evenly coated.
- Spread coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through for even crispness.
- Allow popcorn to cool completely so the coating sets.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle icing lightly over cooled popcorn and let set before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly popped plain popcorn for best results.
- Work quickly when coating to ensure even coverage.
- Let popcorn cool fully before storing to maintain crispness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon bun popcorn, cinnamon sugar popcorn, sweet glazed popcorn, cinnamon roll flavored snack