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Sweet and Spicy Popcorn with Marcona Almonds

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Servings: 4 ½ cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups air popped popcorn
  • ¾ cup dry roasted , unsalted Marcona almonds
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Mix brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine popcorn and almonds in a large bowl. Place butter in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and then microwave for another 30 seconds.
  3. Pour over popcorn and almonds, stir and then toss with half of brown sugar mixture. Stir, taste and add more of the brown sugar mixture to taste.