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Christmas Cinnamon Popcorn Mix

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Equipment

  • Large pot with a lid
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil with 3 kernels in a covered pot over medium-high heat. When they pop, add the rest of the kernels, cover and take off the heat for 30 seconds.
  2. Return to the heat and shake gently until popping slows to a few seconds between pops. Tip into a big bowl.
  3. Mix the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and salt, drizzle over the popcorn and toss.
  4. Add the cranberries and pumpkin seeds and serve.

Notes

Popcorn is a choking hazard for children under 4; serve them something else. Remove unpopped kernels before serving.