Best 2 Cinnamon Candy Popcorn Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Cinnamon Candy Popcorn, a tantalizing treat that combines the irresistible flavors of cinnamon and sugar with the airy crunch of popcorn. This delightful snack is perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy anytime. With three easy-to-follow recipes, we'll guide you through creating this magical popcorn in three different ways: the classic stovetop method, the convenient microwave technique, and the innovative air fryer approach. Each recipe is carefully curated to deliver the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch, ensuring a truly unforgettable snacking experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON CANDY POPCORN



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This crisp bright-colored snack is more festive than traditional caramel corn. My family just loves it! Set out in pretty bowls, it makes a tasty table decoration. I also put it in sandwich bags for a children's party snack. -Kaye Kemper, Windfall, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 package (9 ounces) Red Hots candies

Steps:

  • Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, corn syrup and candies; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat. , Transfer to 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break apart; store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CINNAMON CANDY POPCORN



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oh man this is a great recipe i got some for christmas and had to have the recipe so though i would share

Provided by desiree moore

Categories     Popcorn

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 qt plain popped popcorn
1 c buutter or margarine
1/2 c corn syrup, light
1 pkg (9 ounces) red hot candies

Steps:

  • 1. place popcorn in large bowl and set aside
  • 2. in a large sause pan combine butter,corn syrup,and candies and bring to a boil over med heat.... sirring constatly
  • 3. boil for 5 min, sirring occatitonaly
  • 4. pour over popcorn and mix thoughtly...... turn popcorn into 2 greased pans 15-x10in.x 1in baking pans
  • 5. bake at 250 for and hour sirring every 15 mins.... remove from pans and place on wax paper to cool.. break apart and store in air tight containers or zip lock bags....

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to pop the popcorn. This will give the kernels plenty of room to expand and prevent them from burning.
  • Make sure the oil is hot before adding the popcorn kernels. This will help the kernels pop quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot with popcorn kernels. This will prevent them from popping properly.
  • Keep the pot covered while the popcorn is popping. This will help the kernels pop more evenly.
  • Once the popcorn is finished popping, remove it from the pot and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool.
  • While the popcorn is cooling, make the cinnamon sugar mixture. To do this, simply combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Once the popcorn is cool, drizzle it with melted butter and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Toss the popcorn to coat it evenly.
  • Enjoy your cinnamon candy popcorn!

Conclusion:

Cinnamon candy popcorn is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover popcorn, and it is also a fun and festive treat to serve at parties. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of cinnamon candy popcorn that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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