Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Make healthy popcorn even more delicious with a sugar and spice coating. It makes a great after-school snack for hungry kids.


Sweet and Spicy Popcorn

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Servings: Makes 6
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Appetizers and Snacks, Halloween Popcorn, Healthy Snacks, Low Fat Snacks, Popcorn Candy, Quick and Easy Snacks, Snack Mix
 
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Ingredients
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    Nonstick ccoking spray
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  • 6  cups
    popped popcorn (using no oil)
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    water
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground nutmeg
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    ground ginger
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Directions
1.
Spray a cold 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place popcorn in the baking pan.
2.
In a small mixing bowl stir together sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Add spice mixture to popcorn in baking pan. Toss popcorn until coated. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice.
3.
Transfer popcorn from baking pan to a large piece of foil. Cool popcorn completely. If desired, store in a tightly covered container up to 3 days. Makes 6 (3/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 76, Total Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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