Description
Dive into the holiday spirit with this enchanting Christmas Popcorn! This recipe is all about celebrating the festive season with a sweet, salty, and crunchy treat that’s perfect for sharing. Coated in a delectable caramel sauce and bedecked with white chocolate, cranberries, and a dash of festive sprinkles, this popcorn is your ticket to a jolly holiday mood. Gather your loved ones, pop in a holiday movie, and enjoy this delightful snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- Red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add popcorn kernels, cover, and shake the pot as the kernels pop. Once popping slows, remove from heat and pour popcorn into a large bowl.
- Make Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 4 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
- Combine: Drizzle caramel sauce over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 300°F and bake the popcorn for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Final Touches: Remove from oven, and while still warm, sprinkle with cranberries, pecans, and white chocolate chips. Add festive sprinkles.
- Cool: Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet to let the caramel and chocolate set.
Notes
- Stir the popcorn frequently while baking to ensure an even coat of caramel.
- Let the popcorn cool completely on the baking tray to help the caramel set and prevent clusters from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Estimated 150 per serving
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg