Christmas Spice Popcorn
🍿 Recipe · Seasonal

Christmas Spice Popcorn

Like a gingerbread cookie, but crispy: this popcorn smells like the holidays, gingerbread, and candlelight.

⏱ 20 min 👩‍🍳 Medium 🍽 4 servings

Perfect for a cozy night in during the holidays, or as a little gift under the tree.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp gingerbread spice blend
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • optional powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Pop the kernels.
  2. Melt the butter with the sugar and gingerbread spice in a pot and simmer briefly.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Pour over the warm popcorn and mix thoroughly.
  5. Once cooled, optionally dust lightly with powdered sugar for a "snowy" look.

Tips & Variations

  • Using a ready-made gingerbread spice blend saves time.
  • Prep it as a holiday treat in small portioned bags for the family.

Good to Know

A sweet seasonal treat, no diet angle.

Pairs especially well with: Movie-Theater Popcorn Machine

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