Gingerbread popcorn is the perfect Christmas movie watching snack for the whole family. This delectable, crunchy and sweet flavor combination will have your family asking for more. Let this gingerbread popcorn become a family tradition each year!

Christmas time is the best time to start or continue traditions with you and your family. It is hopefully a time of rest and much deserved family time, too. The days get away from us, so sometimes a forced relaxation is needed.

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What are some of your Christmas traditions? Maybe its a Christmas movie on Christmas Eve as a family or a special Christmas Eve book that you read together. Whatever your traditions are, they are special and your kids will remember them for years to come.

No matter what your traditions, this gingerbread popcorn will be a welcome addition. The best part – the whole family will love the buttery, caramel popcorn. You’ll be happy to hear that it only takes about 10 minutes to make. Simply make the delicious popcorn seasoning and then pour over freshly popped popcorn before baking in the oven until it’s perfectly golden brown. This is simply one the the easiest holiday snacks you can enjoy!

In addition to enjoying this amazing popcorn, it is also a wonderful gift. Perhaps you’re visiting a friend’s house for a Christmas event, take some of this homemade popcorn as a hosting gift! Put it in a mason jar, tie some ribbon around it and voila – you’ve got a beautiful and delicious hosting gift!

What Ingredients Do I Need for Gingerbread Popcorn?

Popcorn, popped and lightly salted
Butter
Molasses
Ground ginger
Ground cinnamon
Salt

How Do I Make Gingerbread Popcorn?

Simple. That is what this recipe is….. it takes about 10 minutes from start to finish! That is the main reason why this popcorn makes the best holiday treat!

Pop your popcorn and preheat your oven! Now, spread the popcorn onto 2 large baking sheets. Try to ensure that the popcorn is in a single layer. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, add butter, molasses, ginger, cinnamon and salt.

Heat over medium low heat and stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined.

Drizzle half of the mixture over each pan of popcorn and stir to coat.

Bake each pan for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool on baking sheet before serving.

What Variations Do Your Recommend?

Customize your homemade gingerbread popcorn to your liking! You can add a few treats like these Wilton Gingerbread Men or adjust the ingredients! Here are som ideas:

Add ins – You can add in these adorable Wilton Gingerbread men, pecans, walnuts, a chopped chocolate bar, chocolate or caramel chips, candy, or even pretzel pieces. Add any of these things once the popcorn is cooled!
Adjust the spices – Add some additional spices or adjust the ratios. Some additions could be nutmeg, allspice or cinnamon!
Add Caramel – I prefer to use the recipe here for Caramel Popcorn, adding this sauce to the gingerbread mixture for a delicious sweet addition.

What are some ideas you have for variations?!

Gingerbread Popcorn as a Holiday Gift

In addition to enjoying this popcorn at home, it is worthy of sharing! You can double, triple or even quadruple the recipe so that you can gift some to your family and friends. Make sure that you bake the popcorn within 2 days of when you want to gift – this will ensure its freshness!

You can add this popcorn into a Christmas Tin or Mason Jar. You can either just send the popcorn or add in some other Christmas treats like these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, Peanut Butter Fat Bombs, Soft & Delicious Pineapple Cookies or Orange Zest Sprinkle Cookies with Homemade Icing!

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4 Servings

Gingerbread Popcorn

Name: Gingerbread Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 cups popcorn, popped and lightly salted; 1 stick, 1/2 cup, butter; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Gingerbread Popcorn combines a classic Christmas flavor with salty popcorn! This snack will become a family favorite and is perfectly paired with a family movie night.

Ingredients

12 cups popcorn, popped and lightly salted
1 stick, 1/2 cup, butter
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and spread the popcorn onto two large baking sheets. Spread in a single layer as much as possible. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, add butter, molasses, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Heat over medium low heat and stir until butter is melted and mixture is combined. Drizzle half of the mixture over each pan of popcorn and stir to coat.
Bake each pan for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool on baking sheet before serving.

Notes

You can add in some Gingberbread Men, additional spices like nutmeg, cinnamon or all spice, or even some pecans or other nuts!

Serve immediatly or store in an airtight container.

Easily giftable - add to a Christmas tin, or a mason jar!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 371Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 500mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g

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