Hocus Pocus Popcorn
A whimsical mix of crispy, sweet, and slightly salty popcorn that’s perfect for cozy movie nights and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Popping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels in an air popper or on the stovetop until fully popped.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 1 minute.
- Pour the warm mixture over the popped popcorn, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle colorful sprinkles generously over the popcorn while it’s still warm.
- Let the popcorn cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
Notes
Toss the popcorn thoroughly to avoid clumping, ensuring every piece is deliciously coated. For sugar-free alternatives, use stevia, monk fruit, or allulose.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/hocus-pocus-popcorn/