Red Hot Cinnamon Popcorn
Red hot cinnamon popcorn is an easy popcorn covered in a red hot candy glaze. It makes a great snack, dessert, or homemade gift.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 213kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.3 ounce bag plain microwave popcorn, popped about 6-7 cups popped popcorn
- ¼ cup butter
- 9 ounces red cinnamon imperial candies like red hots
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 F.
- Spread popcorn in a lightly buttered roasting pan.3.3 ounce bag plain microwave popcorn, popped
- Place the pan in the oven to start heating popcorn while you prepare the syrup.
- In a heavy pan, melt butter most of the way.¼ cup butter
- Add the red hots, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.9 ounces red cinnamon imperial candies, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon salt
- Remove from heat; carefully stir in baking soda and cinnamon extract.
- Working quickly, pour over warm popcorn stirring to coat.¼ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon extract
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and stir one last time.
- Let cool.
- Break into pieces; store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Popcorn: You can use any type of plain popped popcorn that you like.
- 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.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg