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Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn is a delightful treat perfect for movie nights, combining freshly popped popcorn with a rich, buttery butterscotch sauce inspired by the famous Butterbeer from the wizarding world. This recipe delivers sweet, creamy, and crispy popcorn that's easy to make and enchanting to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Popcorn
- 12 cups freshly popped popcorn (air-pop or microwaveable)
Butterbeer Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon butter extract (or vanilla extract as substitute)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Prepare 12 cups of popcorn using an air popper or microwave according to package instructions. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, removing any unpopped kernels.
- Make the butterbeer sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter. Stir in 1 cup dark brown sugar and cook until dissolved and bubbling gently, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add butterscotch chips: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in 1 cup butterscotch chips until fully melted and smooth.
- Incorporate baking soda and extract: Stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon butter extract (or vanilla extract). The mixture will foam slightly; continue stirring to blend well.
- Coat the popcorn: Immediately pour the warm butterbeer sauce over the popcorn. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss and coat the popcorn evenly.
- Cool and serve: Spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set. Once cool, break apart any clumps and serve for a perfectly crunchy and sweet snack.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control saltiness in the sauce.
- Butter extract can be substituted with vanilla extract if unavailable.
- For an extra crispy finish, spread coated popcorn on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Store the popcorn in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy.
- Adjust the amount of butterscotch chips for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
