Cinnamon Candy Popcorn

Name: Cinnamon Candy Popcorn
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8 quarts.
Ingredients: 8 quarts popped popcorn; 1 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 1 package (9 ounces) red-hot candies

This crisp bright-colored snack is more festive than traditional caramel corn. My family just loves it! Set out in pretty bowls, it makes a tasty table decoration. I also put it in sandwich bags for a children's party snack. —Kaye Kemper, Windfall, Indiana

Ingredients

8 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 package (9 ounces) red-hot candies

Directions

Place popcorn in a large bowl; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, corn syrup and candies; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over popcorn and toss to coat.
Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from pans and place on waxed paper to cool. Break apart; store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 152 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Candy Popcorn in Taste of Home December/January 1995

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Sherry

Oct 20, 2018

I have made this for years. If you can find the cinnamon imperials by Brach they melt much easier and coat the popcorn better. I usually stock up on them when I find them.
2124arizona

Jan 1, 2018

This popcorn taste wonderful!! We love to give it for gifts!!
danielleylee

Dec 22, 2017

I made this to give away at work for Christmas gifts. It turned out really nice. What a nice inexpensive gift. I did not have corn syrup so I used honey instead. It did take a little long to bake. What a beautiful presentation.
candyjacobson

Jan 1, 2015

Easy to make, tastes amazing.
angela32

Dec 7, 2014

LOVE!
KristyLSwan

Feb 8, 2014

This is fabulous! Great for classroom treats.!
13soccermom

Dec 29, 2012

Out of this world! I have been making this every CHRISTmas for about 8 years know. Everyone loves it and it will be gone in no time! The red color is great for gift giving at CHRISTmas!
Cookin_Mom

Oct 9, 2011

The only bad thing about this snack is you can't stop eating until it's gone! My youngest loves to receive a batch in her college care packages.
hairlady46

Dec 19, 2009

We make this at Christmas and everybody goes crazy over it....it's addicting!!! Love this!!!!!
KrisTX

Dec 14, 2009

I love all different types of popcorn and this one looked so festive I had to try it and it was so good. I will be making this one again and again!