Churro Popcorn

5 from 5 votes

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 Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 373kcal

Author: Amy Nash

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, and butter 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.

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.

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