Gingerbread Popcorn Snack

Molasses and ginger are a sweet and spicy spin on popcorn. Make it in just 30 minutes! MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

March 19, 2010

cups lightly salted popped popcorn

1/2

cup butter or margarine

tablespoons molasses

teaspoons ground ginger

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4

teaspoon salt

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Heat oven to 350°. Divide popcorn between 2 ungreased rectangular pans, 13x9x2 inches each.
2

Heat remaining ingredients in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Pour over popcorn, tossing until completely coated.
3

Bake uncovered 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.

For added festive flavor, add 1 to 2 cups of pecans or almonds to the popcorn before baking. This popcorn, with or without the nuts, makes a nice gift. Wrap in a pretty tin and tie with a bow to present to a special friend or relative.
You can make the popcorn up to 48 hours in advance. Just remember to cool completely, then store tightly covered.