This new Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn recipe with Cinnadust glaze and white chocolate drizzle is an amazing 3-ingredient snack! It's so easy to make, the perfect combination of sweet cinnamon sugar and white chocolate, and one of the best sweet flavored popcorn recipes!
And if you like this cinnamon toast popcorn recipe, try my Coffee Cookies, my Matcha Brownies, and my Protein Mug Cake!
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What is Cinnamon Toast Popcorn?
This easy cinnamon toast popcorn recipe is an easy snack idea, made with microwave popcorn and drizzled with CinnaDust and melted white chocolate! That epic cinnamon sugar combination is sure to be your new favorite sweet popcorn flavor for a party snack, a movie night treat, or a bedtime snack!
What does Cinnamon Toast Crunch popcorn taste like?
If you're a fan of Cinnamon Toast Crunch breakfast cereal, this snack has that same epic CinnaDust flavor, but in popcorn form! Delicious cinnamon and sugar, with a hint of vanilla! Add to that the crunchy, salty popcorn and the creamy white chocolate drizzle and it's the perfect snack for the entire family!
This recipe combines the flavors of my Cinnamon Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn and my Confetti Popcorn, so if you like those recipes you'll love this!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn Ingredients
You'll only need 3 (or 4) ingredients for this CinnaDust glaze popcorn recipe, and its a pantry favorite because they're all shelf stable!
- microwave popcorn - you can also use freshly-popped stovetop popcorn, or even bagged storebought popcorn for an easy midnight snack for the kids' next sleepover!
- white candy melts - feel free to substitute white chocolate chips or almond bark. I used Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers.
- CinnaDust powder - the key ingredient for that sweet cinnamon flavor! I grabbed a container of CinnaDust and couldn't wait to put it on everything!
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - this is optional, but you can toss in some Cinnamon Toast Crunch to make this snack even more delicious!
Instructions
See the recipe card below for detailed instructions and a recipe video, but here are the steps for this Cinnamon Crunch popcorn recipe -- so easy the whole family can join in!
Spread popped popcorn on parchment paper in a single layer.
Melt white candy melts (if necessary, add a bit of vegetable oil or canola oil to thin out the white chocolate) and stir in CinnaDust.
Drizzle cinnamon-white chocolate mixture over popcorn and toss to coat.
Let set, then toss with Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal, sprinkle with more CinnaDust, and serve!
Hint: this sweet snack is best served the day it's made for the freshest flavor and great texture!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn Nutrition
This Cinnamon and white chocolate popcorn recipe contains 230 calories per 1-cup serving, 54 mg sodium, and the total sugars are 25 grams. You can see more nutrition facts in the recipe card below!
Storage
Store your finished popcorn in an airtight container for up to one week.
Top tip
Be sure to melt your white candy melts carefully in short increments to ensure a smooth, creamy coating, and if necessary add a ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil to help thin it out!
Frequently Asked Questions
This cinnamon cereal popcorn recipe is dairy free if you use a dairy-free white chocolate like these Enjoy Life Baking Chips!
General Mills, who makes Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, is not just for breakfast foods! They're also the snack brand that makes Cinnamon Toast Crunch popcorn! See where to buy a snack bag on the Cinnamon Toast Crunch website!
Based on the ingredients, the packaged version of the popcorn doesn't contain gluten, but it isn't marked gluten-free on its product packaging because of the risk of cross-contamination. The same is true for this homemade version, since the CinnaDust and most white chocolate candy melts are made in non-gluten free facilities.
You'll love my M&M Rice Krispie Treats with their gooey marshmallow bits and crunchy M&Ms! Or try my decadent Chocolate Beignets! Another favorite of mine is my No Bake Oreo Cheesecake! I know you'll love it too!
And these aren't a no-bake recipe, but if you love cinnamon you have to try my cinnamon cupcakes!
If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!
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Ingredients
- 1 3.2-oz bag microwave popcorn - popped (or prepared stovetop or airpopped popcorn)
- 8 oz. white baking chocolate - or white chocolate chips, white baking melts, or almond bark
- CinnaDust
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - optional
Instructions
- Pop popcorn according to package directions. Empty popped popcorn onto a parchment-lined surface in a single layer.1 3.2-oz bag microwave popcorn
- Melt white chocolate in microwave in 30-second intervals until mostly melted, then stir to melt completely. Stir in CinnaDust to your preference.8 oz. white baking chocolate, CinnaDust
- Drizzle cinnamon white chocolate coating over popcorn. Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces to serve. If desired, add Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and more CinnaDust.Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
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Last Updated on September 5, 2023 by Chenée Lewis
Jazz
I love the white chocolate in this recipe. Never would have thought to include it but it ties everything together perfectly! We served this at movie night last weekend and will be making it again.
Chenée Lewis
So glad you liked it! 🙂
Jessica
I was craving something sweet last night in the middle of my holiday movie binge and decided to make this popcorn. My only complaint is that it's TOO GOOD and I don't know how I'm not going to make this every night.
Chenée Lewis
Haha I get it! It's so addictive!!
Robin
I knew this snack would be a hit with my family because Cinnamon Toast Crunch was the kids' favorite cereal growing up. I made it for game night after Thanksgiving and everyone devoured it - thanks for starting a new family tradition!
Chenée Lewis
Wonderful! I'm so glad it was a hit!
Michelle
The sweet cinnamon sugar flavors with the popcorn is heavenly
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! I love these flavors too!
Shani Whisonant
My kids peeked over my shoulder when I came across your recipe and I had to make it IMMEDIATELY! 😂 It came together so quickly and they were able to help, which made them so proud of themselves! What a delicious recipe!
Chenée Lewis
So great to hear that! Thanks!
Stephanie
What an amazing idea! Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my all-time favorite cereal. I think I snack on it more than I eat it for breakfast though. This popcorn is going to level up my snacking game!
Chenée Lewis
Yay! Hope you love it!
Nancy
Amazing sweet popcorn recipe with cinnamon dust. It’s great when you feel snacky but don’t want a buttery popcorn
Chenée Lewis
Exactly! I love the flavors!
Nija
Great recipe! So kid-friendly. My nephew couldn’t stop eating it.
Chenée Lewis
Awesome! So glad it was a hit!
Emily
This was the perfect snack for movie night! So easy to make and delicious!
Chenée Lewis
Definitely! Such a great movie night snack!
Marta
This cinnamon toast crunch popcorn was the BEST snack we could have while binge-watching Wednesday tonight. We loved how it reminded us of our favorite cereal.
Chenée Lewis
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you!!