Description
Cinnamon Bun Popcorn is a deliciously sweet and buttery snack that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with a light confectioners’ sugar glaze. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for enjoying a cozy movie night or serving at parties, offering a delightful twist on classic popcorn with a cinnamon roll-inspired glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn Base
- 8 cups popcorn (from about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels)
Topping
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Toss popcorn with butter and spices: On a baking sheet, combine the popped popcorn with melted butter. Sprinkle the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the popcorn, then toss everything together until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the mixture into an even layer on the baking sheet for easy glazing.
- Prepare the glaze: In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Add additional water in 1/2 teaspoon increments as needed until the glaze reaches a consistency similar to that of a cinnamon roll glaze, slightly runny but able to coat the popcorn.
- Drizzle and set the glaze: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cinnamon sugar-coated popcorn on the baking sheet. Place the popcorn in the refrigerator for 20 to 25 minutes to allow the glaze to set fully, creating a sweet, sticky coating.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly popped popcorn to ensure maximum crispiness after glazing.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon to taste, adding more for a stronger spice flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep the popcorn crisp for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
