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Clusters of cookie butter popcorn glazed with aromatic cardamom and a hint of vanilla extract in a serving bowl.

Gourmet Spiced Cookie Butter Popcorn

Victoria Sandra
Elevate your movie night with this gourmet cookie butter popcorn. It features a perfectly crisp, spiced caramel coating with a hint of cardamom for a sophisticated sweet-and-salty crunch.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cups
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Popper
  • Small saucepan
  • Cookie sheet
  • Silicone Mat

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups popcorn

Cookie Butter Glaze:

  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup Cookie Butter

Instructions
 

Prep the Popcorn Base

  • Pop your popcorn using an air popper or your preferred method to ensure it is plain and dry. Sift through the kernels to remove any unpopped seeds or hard fragments.
  • Prepare a cookie sheet by spraying it lightly with cooking oil or lining it with a silicone mat, as the glaze will set very quickly once ready.

Cook the Syrup

  • Combine the corn syrup and white sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the mixture dissolves and transitions from cloudy to a glossy appearance.
  • Continue stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until the syrup reaches a light golden caramel color and the bubbles become tight and uniform.

Finish the Cookie Butter Glaze

  • Add the cookie butter to the saucepan and stir until the glaze is completely smooth and streak-free. Cook for exactly one additional minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Whisk in a dash of vanilla extract and a pinch of ground cardamom to maintain their bright, aromatic profiles.

Coat, Spread, and Let It Set

  • Immediately pour the hot glaze over the popcorn. Using a gentle folding motion, toss the popcorn until every kernel is evenly coated and glossy.
  • Spread the coated popcorn onto your prepared cookie sheet in a single layer, breaking up any large clusters while the mixture is still pliable.
  • Allow the popcorn to set for at least 4 hours or overnight until it is no longer tacky. Once fully crisp, store it in an airtight container.

Notes

Sogginess Prevention: Stick strictly to the corn syrup and sugar ratios. Cooking the syrup until it reaches the golden caramel stage ensures the glaze sets into a clean crunch rather than staying chewy.
Safety Tip: Always sift your popcorn before glazing. Unpopped kernels become hidden once coated and can cause dental injury.
Storage and Refreshing: If the popcorn loses its crunch due to humidity, bake it at 250 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes, then let it cool completely to restore the shatter-like texture.
Popcorn Choice: Mushroom popcorn is recommended for this recipe because its spherical shape is sturdier and holds up better under the weight of the cookie butter glaze.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword biscoff popcorn, cookie butter popcorn, sweet popcorn
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