Vanilla Popcorn

Indulge in the sweet and fragrant delight of Vanilla Popcorn, a quick and irresistible treat perfect for movie nights or special occasions. This easy recipe combines freshly popped kernels with a luscious homemade vanilla glaze made from butter, sugar, light corn syrup, and a dash of pure vanilla extract. Each kernel is coated in a golden, caramel-like layer that hardens to a satisfyingly crisp finish. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, Vanilla Popcorn is a simple yet crowd-pleasing snack packed with nostalgic sweetness and a hint of buttery richness. Serve it warm or let it cool for the ultimate crunchy texture that everyone will love. Perfect for sharing, but so good you might not want to!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Popcorn kernels
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup Unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid, leaving it slightly ajar to allow steam to escape.

Step 2

Shake the pot occasionally to prevent the kernels from burning. Once the popping slows down to about 2-3 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat.

Step 3

Transfer the freshly popped popcorn to a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels, and set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly. Once it begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 7

Pour the warm vanilla glaze evenly over the prepared popcorn in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to gently toss the popcorn, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.

Step 8

Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Once the glaze has hardened slightly, transfer the vanilla popcorn to a bowl and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(221.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	913.1

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 599.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 129.1g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 6.1mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 173.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 70.3%