Gingerbread Popcorn Crunch
Gingerbread Popcorn Crunch is the holiday snack you didn’t know you needed. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty, with a rich molasses glaze that’s spiked with ginger and paired with roasted nuts and crunchy popcorn. It’s an irresistible snack that will have you reaching for more, whether it’s the holidays or any time you want to indulge in a little festive crunch.
Gingerbread Popcorn Crunch is everything you love about holiday treats—sweet molasses, warm spices, and a satisfying crunch. This popcorn isn’t just any popcorn; it’s coated with a Cinnamon Better Butter glaze that makes every bite feel like a holiday party in your mouth. With roasted nuts, ginger-spiced popcorn, and a hint of crystallized ginger, this is the snack you’ll want to keep within arm’s reach.
Ingredients
- 8 C. Plain popcorn, air-popped or stove-popped
- 1/2 C. Cinnamon Better Butter
- 1/4 C. Molasses
- 1/4 tsp. Ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1 C. Mixed raw nuts (such as almonds, pecans, and cashews)
- 1/4 C. crystallized ginger, chopped (optional, for added ginger flavor and texture)
Directions
- Preheat your oven – Set it to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Trust us, you’ll thank us for the easy cleanup.
- Roast the nuts – Spread your mixed raw nuts out on the baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 8-10 minutes. You want them toasted and fragrant, not burnt—keep an eye on them!
- Pop the popcorn – While the nuts cool, pop your popcorn and get rid of any unpopped kernels. This is crunch time, literally.
- Make the gingerbread glaze – In a saucepan over medium heat, melt your Cinnamon Better Butter. Stir in the molasses, ground ginger, and salt. Let it bubble up, stirring constantly, until it’s smooth and just starts to bubble. Don’t let it boil over, we’re not making a candy!
- Coat the popcorn – Pour that delicious gingerbread glaze over the popcorn and roasted nuts. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to toss everything together. Be gentle—you want to coat it all without crushing the popcorn.
- Bake it – Spread your glazed popcorn and nuts onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until it’s golden and the glaze has set.
- Cool and serve – Let the popcorn cool completely on the baking sheet, then sprinkle with crystallized ginger if you’re feeling extra. Once it’s cool and crunchy, break it into delicious clusters.
Gingerbread Popcorn Crunch is your new holiday go-to snack. It’s sweet, spiced, and crunchy, with just enough of a ginger kick to keep things interesting. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or hoarding to yourself—we won’t judg
