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Churro Popcorn
This delicious Churro Popcorn is coated with a sweet buttery syrup and flavored with a warming cinnamon sugar mix. It's perfect for making last-minute snacking, and the whole family will love it!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15-16 cups popped popcorn plain
- 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 minute.
- Stir, then cook for another 1 minute. Repeat 3 more times for a total of 5 minutes until the sugar mixture is hot and bubbling.
- Stir in baking soda and vanilla, mixing well. The mixture will foam a bit, then subside.
- Fill a large paper grocery bag with the popped popcorn, then pour the caramel over the popcorn in the bag, stirring a bit to coat. Don't worry about coating every piece of popcorn perfectly, just mix the caramel around a bit.
- Fold the bag over, then place it in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute.
- Shake the bag well without opening it, then cook for another 1 minute.
- Shake again, then cook for 30 seconds, shake, and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a jar and shake well, then sprinkle over the caramel popcorn. Shake to coat, then pour the popcorn onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
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Notes
- Adapted from Your Home Based Mom by way of my friend Marianne, who shared the recipe with me.
- Store: Store leftover churro popcorn in a sealed container or Ziploc bag in a cool place for up to 6 days. The popcorn may soften over time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.