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Cinnamon Heart Popcorn

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"A favorite on Valentines Day! From Doreen P." — CLField

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Original recipe makes 8 cups Change Servings

1 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 1/2 cups cinnamon red hot candies
8 cups popped popcorn

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Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine butter, corn syrup, and cinnamon candies in a bowl over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Pour the syrup over the popcorn in a large, heatproof bowl, and stir to cover the popcorn as evenly as possible. Spread the popcorn out onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until the candy coating is set, about 30 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 35 mins
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This was very good, a great way to use up leftover candy hearts. The other reviewer said she had problems with the length of time baking in the oven along with the pocorn being chewy, I belive that is because she used honey and not the corn syrup. But I do agree that the butter can be cut down to 1/4 cup, I found that to be enough for the coating. I also sugest that you keep the popcorn warm in the oven until you are ready to pour on the candy, this will help it to coat more even when you stir it in.

—CHRISTAL88

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May 12, 2011

This tasty treat is spectacular. I have made it many times now and am so pleased. I LOVE Red Hots. This popcorn is delicately coated in the cinnamon confection and is a breeze to make. I agree with RMSR, the butter can be cut. I've experimented and think that 1/2 cup butter is best with about 1/4 cup more cinnamon candies. Enjoy!!!

—Tami

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7 Ratings

Feb 21, 2011

The only changes were to use honey instead of corn syrup (didn't have any) and only one cup of the hearts. I thought the flavour of the candies came through well enough this way. I did bake them longer than 30 minutes (closer to an hour) but they're still quite sticky (set, but not completely- was afraid to burn them if left longer). There was still an excess amount of the coating after the baking stage, which left the popcorn chewy, not crunchy. I would use more popcorn next time and maybe a little less butter as they were greasy.

—RMSR

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Jul 01, 2012

I was so shocked at how much I liked this! My granddaughters loved it, too! I wanted to make something for their swim day, but my store didn't have the regular red hots. I used Hot Tamales, which look more like a gel capsule for vitamins! They didn't quite melt well, and that is exactly what they loved about this! I made only half a batch, and it took a whole tray lined with parchment for the baking part. I did pop my own corn, using nearly 4 tablespoons of kernals for the batch. Now I have an order to make this again very soon. I started something here! Or should I say that CLField did! Thank you!

—Marianne

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Dec 04, 2012

This is extra yummy! All my kids couldn't keep out of it.

—Angiefro

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Nutrition

Calories
242 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
30.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
13.9 g
21%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
0.5 g
1%

Sodium
154 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cinnamon Heart Popcorn

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 242
Calories from Fat: 125

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.9g 21 %
Saturated Fat 7.7g 38 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 154mg 6 %
Potassium 15mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 30.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 0.5g 1 %
Sugars 15.4g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.