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Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Popcorn is a delightful and cozy treat perfect for movie nights. This recipe combines freshly popped popcorn with a rich, buttery butterscotch sauce, delivering the iconic flavors inspired by the beloved Butterbeer drink from the Harry Potter series. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s a perfect snack for fans and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Popcorn
- 10-12 cups freshly popped popcorn (air-popped 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 a substitute)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn: Prepare 10-12 cups of popcorn by air-popping or microwaving according to package instructions. Place the popcorn in a large mixing bowl and remove any un-popped kernels.
- Make the Butterbeer sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter. Stir in 1 cup of dark brown sugar and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add butterscotch chips and baking soda: Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately stir in 1 cup of butterscotch chips until fully melted and blended. Then add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon butter extract. Stir well; the sauce will become frothy and lighter in color.
- Combine popcorn and sauce: Quickly pour the warm Butterbeer sauce over the popcorn and stir gently to coat every piece evenly without crushing the popcorn.
- Cool and serve: Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set for about 15 minutes. Once set, break into clusters and enjoy your magical treat!
Notes
- Use air-popped popcorn for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Butter extract can be replaced with vanilla extract if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Don’t skip the baking soda as it lightens the sauce and adds the signature Butterbeer frothy texture.
- For a gluten-free treat, ensure your popcorn and butterscotch chips are certified gluten-free.
- Store leftover popcorn in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
