Woohoo! It’s December 21st and the world has not ended (yet?)!
I’ll tell you what I’d be eating if the world were about to end today, though… this popcorn.
Gingerbread cookie popcorn, to be specific…
It’s not your average Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn. 
But it is almost as easy!
Using plain (brown bag popped!) popcorn, this recipe starts out with very healthy intentions… and then takes a turn toward deliciousville.
Let me tell you, if you combine cookie butter (aka biscoff spread), cinnamon chips, pumpkin pie spice, and molasses in a bowl… well, amazing things happen.
A quick stay in the microwave, and you’ve got yourself a sugary soup reminiscent of a warm, spicy gingerbread cookie. I wouldn’t even hold it against you if you omitted the popcorn from this recipe.
But when you toss your gingerbread cookie “soup” with the popcorn, the result is the most delicious holiday popcorn you ever did taste. Move on over, caramel corn!
This five-ingredient popcorn is reminiscent of a warm, spicy gingerbread cookie. You will be amazed by how simple it is to prepare, which means you can enjoy batch after batch of this sweet snack! Makes about 6 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 minute Place on large piece (about 2 feet long) of waxed paper on a flat surface. Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and stir until the popcorn is evenly coated. Spread the popcorn onto the waxed paper, spreading out into one layer. Allow the popcorn to set (about 1 hour) before transferring to a container (or eat it right away!). *I used dark molasses, which has a stronger, deeper flavor than a light molasses. However, either will work for this recipe (it’s up to you!).
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Wow! This is insanely innovative. I adore the idea of combining gingerbread with popcorn. I bet it is perfection!
Aw, thanks Jocelyn! It is delicious, and highly addictive, ha!
OMG… wow, just wow, these things look insane good, and like a perfect thing to wrap up as a gift or hostess gift!
You’re right, the popcorn would make an awesome gift! But I recommend making a huuuge batch if that’s the case, because you’ll be tempted to eat it yourself
I NEED this in my life! my love of cookie butter, molasses, ginger, and popcorn, all rolled into one! AWESOME recipe, Liz!
Ah, Averie! You would LOVE this popcorn. And I have you to thank for conquering my fear of popping popcorn in a brown bag!
I pinned it too already AND glad the microwave in a bag method worked for you!
This combines 2 of my favorite loves…popcorn and gingerbread. I love it! Wish I had some now while I watch the IU basketball game. Yum!!
Uh Muh Guh.
you, my friend, are genius. I will be making this… I am spending the evening making treats for “Jason’s Girls” – his hairdresser and all the girls at his salon – one of those Men Only grooming places.
I send treats with him when he goes for haircuts, and at the holidays I make a huge tray! I wonder if I have everything here to make this too…?
happy holidays, my friend! XO
It doesn’t surprise me one bit that YOU would make sure everyone you know ends up with treats around this time of year.
Happy holidays!!
I’m way into anything gingerbread flavored this year (Stacy’s Gingerbread Pita Chips from Target are an obsession), so I may have to try this out. I’ve never had a reason to buy cookie butter before!
I had struggled to find a good way to enjoy the cookie butter, too (strange for me to say, but it’s just SO sweet!). But this is a perfect way to enjoy it!
One word: YUM
Liz, can you believe after searching for TWO years in Florida grocery stores (well, Orlando), I still have YET to find those darn cinnamon chips. GRR.
That is so weird, I know I’ve found them in Tallahassee! I can’t remember where though, I will make a point to check though.
Oh my goodness, I must have this immediately! I’m not sure how I missed this in December but it’s going on my to-make list right now!