Old Dutch Popcorn Twists

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 6

Homemade Old Dutch Popcorn Twists – an easy-to-make snack for movie night or gatherings

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

315

Sugar

26g

Fat

18g

Old Dutch Popcorn Twists are a popular snack in Canada and the United States, made from popcorn twists coated in a sweet syrup. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for movie nights, family gatherings, or any other social events. They are a great alternative to store-bought snack foods and can be customized with different add-ins such as chopped nuts or candy pieces. Although they are not the healthiest snack option, they can be enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 250°F.
2.	Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the popcorn twists evenly onto it.
3.	In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
4.	Add brown sugar and light corn syrup, stirring constantly until dissolved.
5.	Bring the syrup mixture to a boil, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
6.	Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in baking soda until the mixture is light and foamy.
7.	Pour the syrup mixture over popcorn twists and stir until the popcorn twists are evenly coated.
8.	Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9.	Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Old Dutch Popcorn Twists are a simple and tasty snack that can be prepared in under an hour.

They are perfect for movie night, family gatherings, or any other social gathering.

Plus, they are easy to customize to your taste with different add-ins.

CONS

Popcorn twists are high in calories, fat, and sugar.

Consuming too much may lead to weight gain and other health problems.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Old Dutch Popcorn Twists are not particularly healthy, but they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Popcorn is a good source of dietary fiber, which can help with digestion and weight management.
However, this recipe also contains high amounts of sugar and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

	1 bag popcorn , twists ( like Old Dutch )
	1/2 lb butter ( not margarine )
	1 cup brown sugar
	1/2 cup light corn syrup
	1 teaspoon baking soda