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Cinnabon Popcorn

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Cinnabon Popcorn is a sweet, indulgent snack that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with the crunch of popcorn. Coated in a buttery caramel sauce, toasted pecans, and smooth almond bark, this treat is perfect for movie nights, parties, or any occasion that calls for a sweet pick-me-up.

Ingredients

12 C popped popcorn (about 1/2 C kernels or 1 1/2 bags of microwave popcorn)

1 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped

1 cup brown sugar

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup Karo syrup (or honey for substitution)

1 stick real butter (1/2 cup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3 squares almond bark (about 4 oz)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn using your preferred method (air-popped, stovetop, or microwave). Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.

  • Toast the Pecans: Toast pecan halves in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once fragrant, roughly chop the pecans and set them aside.

  • Make the Caramel Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, Karo syrup (or honey), and cinnamon. Stir constantly and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens slightly.

  • Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and baking soda. The mixture will bubble up, which is normal.

  • Coat the Popcorn: Pour the caramel sauce over the popcorn, ensuring an even coating. Add the toasted pecans and gently stir the mixture to combine.

  • Melt the Almond Bark: Break almond bark into pieces and melt in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.

  • Drizzle the Almond Bark: Drizzle the melted almond bark over the popcorn mixture and gently toss to coat.

  • Cool and Serve: Let the popcorn cool completely on a lined baking sheet or in the bowl before serving. Once cooled, break into pieces and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute pecans with walnuts, almonds, or cashews. Toast them for extra flavor.

For a vegan version, use dairy-free butter and plant-based almond bark or white chocolate.

For extra cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 teaspoon and add a pinch of nutmeg.

For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the caramel sauce.

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