My baby turns one this week. I don’t know where the last year has gone, but all of a sudden, she’s not such a baby any more. It’s exciting to watch my kids grow up and see them turning into their own person with their own personalities and interests.
It’s also a little heartbreaking. I want to hang onto every moment with them, but it seems like the harder I try to make time slow down, the faster it goes.
So, I have to find ways to enjoy the time that I get to spend with them. They love to help out in the kitchen, so I try to make easy treats, like this Birthday Cake Popcorn recipe, with them.
Sprinkling the nonpareils over the popcorn is a job that’s custom made for little ones. And then you get to share a bowl of yummy popcorn that tastes like birthday cake!
Birthday Cake Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 oz package natural microwave popcorn about 9 cups popped
- 12 oz . package vanilla chips
- 2 T . coconut oil
- 1 oz nonpareils
Instructions
- Microwave popcorn according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add vanilla chips and coconut oil to heavy saucepan.
- Cook over low heat until melted, stirring regularly.
- Add cooked popcorn to large bowl.
- Pour in melted vanilla chip mixture, and toss popcorn to coat.
- Spread coated popcorn on waxed or parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with nonpareils right away.
- Let cool to set.
- Gently break into pieces, and enjoy!
- This popcorn is best enjoyed the same day it's made.
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Comments & Reviews
Ashley says
Approx how many cups of popcorn? I cannot find microwave popcorn without butter on it.
Kate says
A 3 ounce package will make about 8-9 cups of popped popcorn. Hope that helps! =)