Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn for Movie Nights Recipe
Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn is a delightful treat that combines the buttery, rich flavors of classic Butterbeer with the satisfying crunch of popcorn. Perfect for movie nights or themed parties, this recipe features a luscious butterscotch sauce drizzled over freshly popped popcorn and baked to a perfect crisp, delivering a sweet and buttery snack reminiscent of your favorite wizarding world beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10-12 cups of Butterbeer Popcorn 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Popcorn
- 10–12 cups freshly popped popcorn (air-popped or microwaveable for best results)
For the Butterbeer Sauce
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon butter extract (can substitute with vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Dissolve Sugar: In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 cup of dark brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Butterscotch Chips and Baking Soda: Remove the saucepan from heat, add 1 cup of butterscotch chips, and stir until melted and smooth. Then, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and stir well to combine and lighten the sauce.
- Coat the Popcorn: Place 10-12 cups of freshly popped popcorn into a large bowl. Drizzle the warm buttery butterscotch sauce evenly over the popcorn, tossing gently to coat all the kernels thoroughly.
- Bake the Popcorn: Preheat your oven to 250°F (about 120°C). Spread the coated popcorn evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure even baking and prevent burning.
- Cool and Store: Remove the popcorn from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet to maintain its crunch. Once cool, store in an airtight container or serve immediately for a magical treat.
Notes
- Ensure even popping of kernels to avoid burnt or unpopped pieces.
- Mix the popcorn and sauce in small batches if necessary for a uniform coating.
- Stirring every 10 minutes during baking helps keep the popcorn crisp and evenly coated.
- Use a low oven temperature to gently bake without burning the butterbeer sauce.
Keywords: Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn, Butterbeer Popcorn, Butterscotch Popcorn, Movie Night Snack, Wizarding World Snack
