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Are you ready for all the flavors of fall? This Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn is going to be your new favorite treat. It’s not only fast and easy to do – but it’s incredibly delicious and addictive as well. This is perfect for a simple fall dessert – or a great snack for movie night! 

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Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn

Can we all just agree that popcorn should be its own food group? I mean, I see nothing wrong with eating this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. 

Popcorn is one of those foods that is extremely versatile in how it can be cooked and flavored – which is why I love it so much! 

I’ve made this recipe for fall, but I’ve also made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas as well. It’s just a simple and easy snack that everyone can literally dig in. 

(Get some really cute and festive popcorn bowls so that you can serve it with a flair!) 

Why you’ll love this recipe 

  • It’s fast and simple to make
  • It really does taste like a pumpkin spice latte! 
  • You can easily make a large batch to feed all your family and friends
  • It’s a great treat to welcome in the fall! 
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Ingredients to make Pumpkin Spice Popcorn 

One bite of this pumpkin-flavored popcorn, and you’re going to be hooked! 

  • Prepared popcorn – I use a light salt and olive oil combination to make my popcorn. You can use a stir crazy, air pop it, or cook it on the stove. 
  • Unsalted butter – If you use salted butter, make sure to omit adding in any extra salt. 
  • Light brown sugar – This adds a tad bit of sweetness. 
  • Pumpkin pie spice – The star of the show! 
  • Salt – Optional to add. 
  • Instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules – Use whichever you have on hand! 

How to make Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn 

  1. Pop the popcorn and then add it to a large bowl. 
  2. Combine the melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, salt, brown sugar, and espresso powder in a bowl. 
  3. Drizzle the mixture over the top of the popped popcorn and toss carefully until combined well. 

How do I make homemade pumpkin spice? 

You know that I think that homemade is always best! To make homemade pumpkin spice, simply combine ½ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon ground ginger + ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg, AND ⅛ teaspoon of allspice.

Stir together – and you’ve just created DIY pumpkin spice! 

Variations 

If you don’t want to add the espresso powder or instant coffee, just leave it out. It may take away the “latte” aspect of the popcorn recipe, but it’ll still be delicious. 

If you want to add even more pumpkin flavor, you can toss in a few handfuls of pumpkin spice chocolate chips or caramel chocolate chips before serving. This is a simple way to sweeten up the popcorn even more so that it has more of a dessert feeling than it already does. 

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FAQs

What can I substitute for espresso powder? 

If you don’t have these ingredients or can’t find them at the store, you can use instant coffee. (and if you’re not a coffee drinker, you can buy the single packets at the store, so you don’t have to buy a bunch to have on hand.) 

Why is my popcorn soggy? 

Be sure that the butter is melted and distributed evenly over the ingredients. If you have hunks of butter and they’re not melted, they could stick the popcorn kernels together and cause a clumpy mess. 

How do you store popcorn? 

The best way to keep popcorn fresh is to store it in an airtight container. You just need to add it to a container and put on a lid. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 1 day. (I highly doubt it’s going to last that long, but you never know!) 

What is the healthiest way to pop popcorn? 

Air popping popcorn is the healthiest way to pop popcorn because it literally uses heat and air. There is no oil added, which is great. (Many people don’t care for air popping their popcorn, but if you’re adding other toppings and seasonings, it’s really no big deal!) You can also use a stir crazy to pop popcorn, but that will require some oil or butter to be added to pop the kernels. 

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn in a white bowl

Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Bring your favorite fall coffee drink to your favorite snack! This recipe turns a pumpkin spice latte into Pumpkin Spiced Latte Popcorn!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 7 cups
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients
 

  • 7 cups  prepared popcorn (plain or neutral flavored)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch salt optional
  • ½-1 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules

Instructions

  • Put the popcorn in a large bowl. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and espresso powder in a small bowl. (Use espresso powder to taste. If you can’t find espresso powder, substitute instant coffee granules.)
  • Drizzle the butter mixture over the popcorn and toss gently until combined. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 973kcal | Carbohydrates: 188g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 34g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 8mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
popcorn dusted with pumpkin spice in a white cup with words on top

Make this EASY semi-homemade Pumpkin Spice Popcorn with kettle corn and tons of pumpkin pie spice -it’s like a pumpkin spice latte in snack form. The perfect fall appetizer recipe!

Last Updated on September 27, 2022



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47 Comments

  1. Love it! Quick and easy recipe. I used all the ingredients but only 1 TBSP of brown sugar. Plus a pinch of pumpkin spice flavored ground coffee granules. Will be making this all season long.

  2. YUM! I can never get enough popcorn recipes! This sounds perfect to munch on while watching TV on a chilly fall night- which you probably don’t get in your area?

  3. I love PSL’s, and popcorn, and would definitely have no trouble eating 7 cups of this all by myself!  Congrats on getting on TV – that’s awesome – and amazing because I totally could not do that!  🙂

  4. Awesome! Congrats, Dorothy! You made it look so easy 🙂 Also, love this popcorn! Great idea on the espresso powder!

  5. Congratulations on stepping outside of your comfort zone. You did great! This pumpkin spice latte popcorn is genius!

  6. You killed it!!! I was the same way about being on TV and totally had to leave my comfort zone to do the Krusteaz videos. You’re a natural! 🙂 I gotta try this popcorn too…and the apple pie popcorn. They sound delicious.

  7. You did AMAZING Dorothy!!!! What finesse! I love it. SO much fun. PS this popcorn looks legit.Â