Print

Christmas Popcorn Candy

Bowl of Christmas Popcorn Candy coated in caramel with festive red candies, surrounded by holiday decorations.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Christmas Popcorn Candy is a festive, crunchy, and sweet treat made with caramel-coated popcorn, warm holiday spices, and slivered almonds—perfect for gifting or holiday snacking.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional, for stovetop popcorn)
  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (yields about 10 cups popcorn)
  • 2/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (170g) light corn syrup (or substitute glucose)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/2 tsp allspice powder (or more cinnamon)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (or more cinnamon)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 110°C/230°F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Pop the popcorn using either stovetop or air-popper method. Transfer 10 cups of popcorn to a large bowl.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  4. When the mixture begins to bubble, simmer for 4 minutes without stirring.
  5. Remove from heat and quickly whisk in cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, vanilla, and baking soda until the caramel foams up.
  6. Immediately pour the foamed caramel over the popcorn and toss to coat as evenly as possible.
  7. Add slivered almonds and toss again. Spread the mixture evenly over the two baking trays.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. If using glucose syrup, bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven, let cool completely on the trays.
  10. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 2–3 weeks.

Notes

  • For a lighter caramel coating, increase popcorn to 3/4 cup kernels.
  • Corn syrup helps prevent sugar crystallization. Glucose is a good substitute.
  • Golden syrup or honey can also be used but will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Baking soda is essential for a light, even caramel coating.
  • Store in a cool, dry place in airtight containers for best crunch.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/christmas-popcorn-candy-tasty-recipe/