Best Pepped Up Popcorn Recipes

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Toss the popcorn, rice crackers, peanuts, sesame seeds and wasabi peas in a large bowl.
• Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 more minute. Remove from the heat. Carefully stir in the vanilla and baking soda (the caramel will bubble).
• Pour the hot caramel over the popcorn mixture and stir with a metal spoon. (Don't worry if the caramel is too thick to coat the mix; it will melt in the oven.) Spread on the prepared baking sheets; bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until evenly coated, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• Pop the kernels according to package directions and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the remaining ingredients until well combined. Pour the spiced butter over the popcorn and toss until evenly coated. Serve.
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SPICED POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add 1 kernel to the pot and cover. When the kernel pops, pour in the remaining kernels, chili powder cumin and cayenne. Cook, covered, shaking the pan until the popping ends. Season with salt to taste and toss.

CRANBERRY POPCORN

Steps:

• To make this cranberry corn, melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan with 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons each sugar and honey and 1/2 teaspoon each vanilla and salt. Cook until the cranberries pop, about 3 minutes. Toss with 12 cups popcorn and 1 cup chopped toasted almonds. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 325 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until dry, about 8 minutes.