Sugar and spice collide with a crunch in this Snickerdoodle popcorn recipe. Made with simple ingredients, this buttery popcorn is sure to be a hit on movie night.
Recipe: $0.87 | Per Serving: $0.22 | Servings: 4
Crunchy, sweet, savory, and well-spiced, this cinnamon sugar popcorn recipe is one everyone can agree on. Transform your movie night into a flavor-packed adventure with homemade Snickerdoodle popcorn, a budget-friendly delight that's easy to whip up in your own kitchen!
The best part? You won't break the bank creating this snack, making it the perfect choice for a frugal yet delicious movie night experience.
To add a touch of variety to your popcorn spread, consider creating additional flavors like Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn or Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn. For a simpler treat, we also have Almond Bark Popcorn.
And don't forget the festive White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn, featuring a refreshing peppermint kick with the sweetness of white chocolate. With these homemade popcorn varieties, you can elevate your movie night without emptying your wallet. Enjoy the tasty adventure!
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Minimal ingredients. You don't need much to make this cinnamon and sugar popcorn recipe. Keeping the ingredients simple is just a part of the charm. The result is a sweet and cinnamony treat reminiscent of the beloved Snickerdoodle cookies.
- Fast prep. You can have this popcorn ready to eat in just a few short minutes. Most of the time will be spent waiting for the popcorn to pop, which is still less than 2 minutes in the microwave.
- It's a nice change of pace. The warm spice of cinnamon really complements the buttery taste of the popcorn and together it feels like a dish that's perfect for Fall weather. Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles are another fall favorite too!
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Popcorn- You'll need a bag of popcorn for this recipe. I recommend a regular-sized bag (not a mini bag). You can use buttery flavored, but plain may work best as we will be adding in real butter.
Butter- Adding melted butter to the popcorn will help the sugar mixture to adhere to the popcorn.
Cinnamon Sugar- Use a granulated sugar and ground cinnamon blend for this recipe. Adding in cinnamon gives us a nice warmth of spice and a stronger "snickerdoodle" flavor.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
📖 Variations
Adding white chocolate to this recipe or almond bark, like in my Popcorn with Almond Bark, would make a great base to help adhere the cinnamon sugar to the popcorn, and it would add a nice creamy taste too.
🔪 Instructions for Snickerdoodle Popcorn
Step 1: Add your granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl.
Step 2: Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Pop a bag of popcorn according to the package directions. Remove unpopped kernels.
Step 4: Add in the melted butter and toss well to coat.
Step 5: Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Step 6: Toss well to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
🍴 Recipe Tips
- For bigger portions. Consider using a larger bowl if making more than one bag of popcorn, as one bag fills a large mixing bowl nicely.
- Adjust to taste. Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste preferences. While I find the suggested amount perfect, some may prefer a more subtle flavor profile.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
This popcorn is meant to be eaten and enjoyed when fresh as it does not do great after sitting for too long. This is because the melted butter will make the popcorn soggy and reduce its shelf life. I do not recommend storing leftovers for later if at all possible.
💭 Recipe FAQs
You can use any type of popcorn that you want. I recommend the buttery and salty popcorn because it gives a great salty-sweet flavor that can't be beaten. I've used homemade popcorn, kettle version, and even unsalted popcorn before, but the butter ones are always my favorite.
Absolutely, going for pre-popped popcorn, the store-bought kind, is a fantastic shortcut to save you time and effort in whipping up this recipe. Whenever I'm craving a quick and easy snack, I often grab bags of popcorn from my nearby Dollar Tree.
Snickerdoodle is a name given to cinnamon sugar flavored foods and recipes. The name comes from the traditional snickerdoodle cookie that was invented back in the 1800s and that is still popular today.
Savor this gourmet popcorn inspired by your favorite cookie! Snickerdoodle popcorn blends sugar, spice, and everything nice. Each crunchy kernel boasts cinnamon sugar and butter flavors in every crunchy bite.
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📖 Recipe
Snickerdoodle Popcorn
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar ($0.02)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($0.08)
- ½ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- 1 bag plain popcorn ($0.51)
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted ($0.25)
Instructions
- Add your granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl.
- Mix well to combine.
- Pop a bag of popcorn according to the package directions. Remove unpopped kernels.
- Add in the melted butter and toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle on the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Consider adding white chocolate or almond bark for a creamier taste and better adhesion of the cinnamon sugar to the popcorn.
- Use a larger bowl if you plan to make more than one bag's worth of popcorn.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste preference.
- Consume the popcorn promptly, as storing it can lead to sogginess due to the melted butter.
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