Description

This Cinnamon Bun Popcorn combines the sweet and comforting flavors of cinnamon buns with the light crunch of popcorn, creating a delightful snack that’s perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Featuring a buttery, cinnamon-sugar coating and a smooth confectioners’ sugar glaze, this recipe offers an irresistible treat reminiscent of your favorite bakery pastry in a fun, easy-to-make format.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

8 cups popcorn (from about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels)

Coating

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

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Instructions

Toss popcorn with butter and spices: Place the popped popcorn in a large baking sheet. Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the popcorn and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all the pieces. Sprinkle the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon evenly over the popcorn, then toss again to combine and ensure each kernel is flavorful. Spread the coated popcorn out in an even layer on the baking sheet.
Prepare the glaze: In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar with 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. Add extra water in 1/2 teaspoon increments if needed until the glaze reaches a consistency similar to that of cinnamon roll icing—smooth, slightly runny, and easy to drizzle.
Drizzle glaze and set: Evenly drizzle the prepared glaze over the popcorn, making sure to cover as much surface as possible for a sweet finish. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 20 to 25 minutes to allow the glaze to set and harden slightly, which helps keep the popcorn crisp and flavorful.

Notes

For best results, use freshly popped popcorn to maintain the crunch of the snack.
Adjust the cinnamon quantity according to your taste preference.
You can substitute light brown sugar with dark brown sugar for a richer flavor.
If the glaze is too thick, add water slowly in small amounts to avoid making it too runny.
Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container to preserve crispness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg