Popcorn Piles with Sprinkles (Printable View)

Sweet popcorn clusters coated in buttery syrup, topped with bright red and green sprinkles for festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Popcorn

01 - 6 cups freshly popped popcorn (about 1/4 cup unpopped kernels or 1 microwavable bag, plain or lightly salted)

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 1/3 cup light corn syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Topping

07 - 2 tablespoons red sprinkles
08 - 2 tablespoons green sprinkles

# How To Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Place popped popcorn in a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Immediately pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Using a silicone spatula, gently toss to coat evenly.
06 - Working quickly before mixture sets, scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small piles.
07 - While still sticky, generously sprinkle red and green sprinkles over each pile.
08 - Allow to cool and set for 10 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Sweet and colorful popcorn clusters
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For extra crunch add 1/4 cup chopped nuts or mini pretzels to the popcorn before coating
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Use silicone spatula to gently coat popcorn without breaking clusters
  • Work quickly when forming piles as coating sets fast
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