Description
Valentines popcorn is a sweet and salty treat perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sprinkles (valentine themed)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn kernels using an air popper or stovetop method.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar, corn syrup, and salt to the melted butter. Stir until it boils.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the popped popcorn and mix well.
- Spread popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle valentine themed sprinkles on top.
- Let it cool and break into pieces before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Use different colored sprinkles for variety.
- Try adding nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: valentines popcorn, sweet and salty treat, popcorn recipe