18 Sweet Popcorn Seasonings
A cozy collection of sweet and sweet-leaning popcorn seasonings, each perfectly sized to fill a half-pint mason jar for easy gifting, batching, or keeping by the microwave. From classic Cinnamon Sugar to fun twists like Peppermint Mocha and Thai Sweet Chili, these mixes turn plain popcorn into a pantry-ready treat with just a sprinkle. 🍿
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Pie Spice
- Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup cinnamon
- 2 tbsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp allspice
- Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients until evenly blended. Funnel into a half-pint jar seal, and shake.
- Use
- Sprinkle 1–2 tsp over buttered popcorn.
Caramel Bliss
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup caramel powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Instructions
- Stir well to break up any caramel clumps. Jar and seal.
- Use
- Best on freshly buttered popcorn while warm.
Cinnamon Sugar
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cinnamon
- Instructions
- Mix thoroughly. Shake well before each use.
- Use
- Classic movie-night sprinkle.
Coffee Mocha
- Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup instant coffee powder
- Instructions
- Whisk until fully combined. Jar tightly.
- Use
- Light sprinkle — rich and bold.
Cookies & Cream
- Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
- Instructions
- Stir until evenly blended. Store airtight.
- Use
- Great on popcorn drizzled lightly with melted butter.
Honey Mustard (Sweet-Leaning)
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup honey powder
- ¼ cup mustard powder
- Instructions
- Whisk thoroughly to balance sweetness and tang. Jar and seal.
- Use
- Unexpected and addictive — use sparingly.
Maple Bacon (Sweet-Forward)
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup maple sugar
- ¼ cup finely crushed bacon bits
- Instructions
- Mix well. Ensure bacon bits are dry before storing.
- Use
- Perfect for snack boards and party popcorn.
Peanut Butter Chocolate
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup peanut butter powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- Instructions
- Whisk until smooth and uniform. Jar tightly.
- Use
- Excellent with lightly salted popcorn.
Peppermint Mocha
- Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup finely crushed peppermint candy
- Instructions
- Blend well breaking up peppermint pieces. Jar and seal.
- Use
- Holiday favorite — a little goes a long way.
Pumpkin Spice
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pumpkin pie spice
- Instructions
- Whisk until evenly distributed. Store airtight.
- Use
- Fall movie nights cozy vibes only.
Raspberry Cheesecake
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup raspberry powder
- ¼ cup cream cheese powder
- Instructions
- Mix thoroughly to prevent clumping. Jar tightly.
- Use
- Pairs beautifully with white chocolate drizzle.
S’mores
- Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup finely crushed graham crackers
- Instructions
- Stir until evenly blended. Keep airtight.
- Use
- Classic campfire flavor without the fire.
Snickerdoodle
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cinnamon
- Instructions
- Mix well. Shake before sprinkling.
- Use
- Same comfort zero baking.
Sweet Curry
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup curry powder
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Instructions
- Whisk until balanced. Jar and seal.
- Use
- Sweet-savory snack lovers only — bold and warm.
Thai Sweet Chili
- Ingredients
- ½ cup chili powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Instructions
- Blend evenly. Store airtight.
- Use
- Sweet heat — start with ½ tsp.
Toasted Coconut
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup coconut milk powder
- ¼ cup finely shredded toasted coconut
- Instructions
- Mix gently to keep coconut evenly distributed. Jar tightly.
- Use
- Excellent on kettle-style popcorn.
Vanilla Bean
- Ingredients
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup vanilla powder
- Instructions
- Whisk until uniform. Seal jar.
- Use
- Simple elegant, and gift-worthy.
White Cheddar (Sweet-Style / Borderline)
- Ingredients
- 1 cup white cheddar powder
- Instructions
- Jar as-is. Shake before use.
- Use
- Pairs surprisingly well with sweet popcorn bases.