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    Home » Desserts » Other Desserts » Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Recipe

    Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Recipe

    Published: May 16, 2016 · Modified: Apr 21, 2020 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy Cinnamon Bun Popcorn recipe is a chewy/crisp popcorn covered in a rich, buttery, cinnamon sugar glaze. Always a hit at dessert or snack time!

    Cinnamon bun popcorn in a white and blue dish

    Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Recipe - chewy/crisp popcorn coated in a rich, buttery cinnamon sugar glaze!

    Once a week we try to have a family night. We have something easy for dinner, make popcorn, and watch movies.My kids like to have a bag of cheddar cheese popcorn, and  I make one of several different kinds of special, dessert popcorns.

    Cinnamon Bun PopcornThis Cinnamon Bun Popcorn is the one that my kids ask for the most often. It's a cross between a crispy, candy popcorn and a softer, chewier caramel corn.

    The coating is rich, buttery, cinnamon sugar glaze that I think is much easier to make than the glazes that require a candy thermometer.

    If  you give this Cinnamon Bun Popcorn a try, it may just become one of your favorites, too!  And if you're looking for other easy popcorn recipes, check out more below!

    More Popcorn Recipes!

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    If you’ve tried this cinnamon bun popcorn recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below. I love to hear from people who've made my recipes!

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    Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Recipe

    Cinnamon Bun Popcorn Recipe

    Popcorn coated with sweet cinnamon
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 15 servings
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup light corn syrup
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 cup marshmallows
    • 10 cups popped popcorn

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a large rimmed cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat.
    • In a large, heavy pot, melt butter.
    • Add sugars, corn syrup, and salt.
    • Stir, and continue cooking over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
    • Once at a boil, stop stirring, and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat, and cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla, and marshmallows.
    • Place popcorn on cookie sheet.
    • Pour cinnamon mixture over popcorn.
    • Bake for 15 minutes, and stir.
    • Continue baking 15 additional minutes. Stir.
    • Bake for 5-10 more minutes.
    • Stir one more time.
    • Let cool on baking sheet.

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    Notes

    *Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Lori

      January 16, 2022 at 7:17 am

      I think there is a typo in the recipe. I am not sure what it means.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 17, 2022 at 2:26 pm

        Could you please tell me where you think that there is a typo?

        Reply
    2. Beth Myers

      July 31, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is soooo good!

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 03, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    3. Bianca

      April 21, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious, and easy to make. Pretty sure "15 servings" is a typo - we got about 8 servings from this, about 1.25 cups each. Total recipe is roughly 2400 calories, or 300 calories per servings if you divide into 8 servings. (so maybe the recipe meant to say "5 servings", to go with the listed 553 calories per serving?)

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 22, 2020 at 10:14 am

        Hi! Thank you so much! And thanks for that question! I use a program to figure out the nutritional values, and it had pulled a much larger amount of popcorn than what the recipe listed, which was which the calories were so much higher.

        Reply
    4. Sydney

      November 09, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      Hi! Is this best served immediately, or will it still be good if I make it one day in advance?

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 09, 2019 at 8:27 pm

        Hi! It should be fine a day in advance. However, how crunchy it stays will depend on how humid it is where you live. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    5. Alison

      April 30, 2019 at 9:57 am

      When do you add the white sugar?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 30, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks! You add it with the brown sugar and corn syrup.

        Reply
        • Alison

          September 09, 2019 at 11:59 am

          Thank you! This is an absolute favorite of mine and I get so many compliments on it!

          Reply
    6. Jessica

      December 14, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      I like this popcorn very much. I'm making it for gifts for friends and family.

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 14, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks! I'm glad you like it. =) Thanks for commenting.

        Reply
    7. Kristie

      April 02, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Once popcorn is cool, is it crunchy or taffy-like?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 03, 2018 at 10:14 am

        It's more taffy-like as it's chewier rather than crunchy. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    8. Eden Passante

      July 17, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Yum!! This sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 19, 2016 at 9:43 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    9. Karly

      May 17, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Movie night just got a whole lot sweeter. This is the perfect snack or sweet treat for any time. Love love love!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 18, 2016 at 11:34 am

        Thanks so much, Karly!! =)

        Reply
    10. Happy Valley Chow

      May 17, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Those look awesome! Great recipe, can't wait to try. PINNED!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 17, 2016 at 10:47 am

        Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! =)

        Reply
    11. Roxana

      May 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Family nights are great! I bet your kids love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 17, 2016 at 10:49 am

        Thanks! Agreed! Family night is something that we all really enjoy. =)

        Reply

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