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Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Popcorn Recipe

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  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Popcorn recipe combines crunchy popcorn with a spicy-sweet cinnamon candy coating, baked to perfection and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate and festive red sprinkles. It’s perfect for a spicy snack or party treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Popcorn Base

  • 8 cups popped popcorn

Candy Coating

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/3 cups Red Hots candies, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Topping

  • 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, divided
  • Red sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 250° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the popped popcorn in a single layer on the baking sheet and set aside.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix Candy Coating: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in salt, 1 cup of Red Hots candies, sugar, and light corn syrup. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking frequently. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the baking soda to create a foamy texture.
  3. Coat the Popcorn: Quickly pour the hot cinnamon candy mixture over the popcorn on the baking sheet. Lightly toss to coat the popcorn evenly with the mixture.
  4. Bake the Popcorn: Place the coated popcorn in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and toss the popcorn again to ensure even coating. Allow it to cool completely.
  5. Melt White Chocolate: Melt 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips in the microwave according to package instructions until smooth.
  6. Drizzle and Decorate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled popcorn using a spoon. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Red Hots candies, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, and red sprinkles for decoration and extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • Work quickly when pouring the hot candy mixture over the popcorn to ensure even coating before it hardens.
  • You can substitute white chocolate chips with white candy melts if preferred.
  • Store the finished popcorn in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and crunchy.
  • For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the candy coating mixture.

Find it online: https://linadinner.com/red-hot-cinnamon-candy-popcorn-recipe/