Popcorn is awesome, but Coconut Popcorn? Even more awesome. You get that irresistible salty sweet sensation that is to-die-for delicious. Here’s how you make it.
What You Need: Popped popcorn, butter, sugar, coconut extract and shredded coconut.
Step One: In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Bring to a boil, and let boil 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add coconut extract.
(Melting butter in saucepan, Coconut Popcorn, photo by: J. Clegg.)
(Adding sugar to butter in saucepan, Coconut Popcorn, photo by: J. Clegg.)
Step Two: Place coconut on a baking sheet, and bake at 400F for 5-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Stir, and bake another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle coconut on the popcorn and place in a large bowl.
(Coconut on top of popcorn, photo by: J. Clegg.)
Step Three: Pour butter mixture over the top, and stir to coat.
(Pouring butter, Coconut Popcorn, photo by: J. Clegg.)
Step Four: Dig in and enjoy!
(Finished product, photo by: J. Clegg.)
Coconut Popcorn
A tropical twist on a old favorite, Coconut Popcorn is the bomb.
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp coconut extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
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In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add sugar and stir to dissolve. Bring to a boil, and let boil 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and add coconut extract.
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Place coconut on a baking sheet, and bake at 400F for 5-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Stir, and bake another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over the popcorn and place in a large bowl.
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Pour butter mixture over the top, and stir to coat.
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Dig in and enjoy!
If you get thirsty, you can always mix up our very festive Grapefruit Champagne Mule. It’s amazing.
