Red Hot Cinnamon Popcorn

Make your own red hot cinnamon popcorn with this easy recipe!

Published 3/3/12. Updated 11/26/18.

We didn’t go to the mall very often while I was growing up. Even less frequent were the trips that involved a snack.

Every once in a while, though, my mom would stop at the popcorn shop in the mall, and we would get popcorn and limeades.

I’ve always liked cinnamon flavored things, so I always picked the cinnamon popcorn.

I still crave that cinnamon popcorn, but I can’t get it where I live now. So, I’ve had to learn to make my own version.

Thankfully, this cinnamon popcorn is really easy to make, and it keeps well. So, it’s a great movie-watching treat.

Tips for making cinnamon popcorn

First, work quickly! The candy coatin sets up quickly, so you’ll want to work fast.

However, the popcorn don’t need to be completely coated before it goes into the oven. As you stir the popcorn, it will continue to get covered in the coating while it bakes.

Second, gently break up the chunks of popcorn after it comes out of the oven while it’s still a little warm.

Do I have to use the cinnamon extract?

This popcorn has a good, strong cinnamon flavor, but it isn’t too spicy. If you want a milder cinnamon flavor, you can omit the cinnamon extract.

More popcorn recipes!

• Cinnamon Bun Popcorn
• Easy Popcorn Ball Recipe
• Birthday Cake Popcorn

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Red Hot Cinnamon Popcorn

Popcorn covered in a red hot candy glaze.

Author: i heart eating

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: popcorn

Servings: 10 servings

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients

• 3.3 ounce bag plain microwave popcorn about 6-7 cups popped
• 1/4 cup butter
• 9 ounces red cinnamon candies (red hots)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 225 F.
2. Spread popcorn in a lightly buttered roasting pan.
3. Start baking popcorn while you prepare the syrup.
4. In a heavy pan, melt butter most of the way.
5. Add the red hots, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat; carefully stir in baking soda and cinnamon extract.
7. Working quickly, pour over popcorn stirring to coat.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven, and stir one last time.
10. Let cool.
11. Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.

Recipe Notes

*Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition facts per serving (1serving)

Calories: 213kcal

Fat: 7g

Saturated fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 12mg

Sodium: 256mg

Potassium: 40mg

Carbohydrates: 37g

Sugar: 30g

Vitamin A: 3.2%

Calcium: 0.5%

Iron: 1%

Adapted from thesisterdish.blogspot.com