Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
If you love pumpkin spice lattes, this Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn is such a fun way to turn that classic fall drink into a sweet and crunchy snack.
This recipe combines two different flavored popcorns—one coated in warm pumpkin pie spices and another flavored with real coffee. Once they’re baked and cooled, they’re tossed together with pumpkin-flavored candy for a snack mix that tastes like pumpkin spice latte season in a bowl.
It’s perfect for fall movie nights, Halloween parties, after-school snacks, or packaging in cute bags for an easy fall treat.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
This isn’t just pumpkin spice popcorn. The combination of pumpkin spice and coffee popcorn is what gives the recipe its pumpkin spice latte flavor.
It’s also easy to make ahead, perfect for sharing, and a fun alternative to traditional caramel corn. Plus, the M&M’s and pumpkin baking chips add extra sweetness and plenty of fall color.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Recipe
Makes: Approximately 8 cups
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup dark corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Coffee Popcorn
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons very strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee
Add-Ins
- 1 cup pumpkin pie flavored M&M’s
- 1 cup pumpkin baking chips
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
Place 3 cups of popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, sugar, dark corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the sugar has completely dissolved.
Slowly pour the warm pumpkin spice mixture over the popcorn.
Gently toss the popcorn with a large spoon until it is evenly coated.
Spread the coated popcorn in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring approximately every 4 minutes so the popcorn bakes evenly.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
Make the Coffee Popcorn
Place the remaining 3 cups of popped popcorn in a clean large mixing bowl.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, strong brewed coffee, sugar, dark corn syrup, and finely ground coffee.
Cook and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Slowly pour the coffee mixture over the popcorn and gently toss until evenly coated.
Spread the coffee popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 300°F for 10–15 minutes, stirring approximately every 4 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow the popcorn to cool completely.
Put It All Together
Let both batches of popcorn cool for at least 30 minutes.
Once completely cooled, place the pumpkin spice popcorn and coffee popcorn together in a large serving bowl.
Add the pumpkin pie M&M’s and pumpkin baking chips.
Gently toss everything together until the candies are distributed throughout the popcorn.
Serve and enjoy!
What Does Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn Taste Like?
Think of this as a combination of caramel corn and your favorite fall coffee drink.
The pumpkin popcorn brings cinnamon, nutmeg, and other warm fall spices, while the coffee popcorn adds the roasted coffee flavor you’d expect from a latte. Mixing the two together is what creates that sweet pumpkin spice latte-inspired flavor.
The candies add little bursts of chocolate and pumpkin sweetness throughout the mix.
Tips for Making the Best Popcorn
Make sure you remove any unpopped kernels before coating the popcorn. Nobody wants to accidentally bite into one!
Use strong coffee for the coffee portion of the recipe. Regular-strength coffee can become difficult to taste once it’s mixed with the sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
Let both popcorn flavors cool completely before adding the candy. Adding chocolate candies while the popcorn is still warm can cause them to melt.
Also, stir the popcorn several times while it bakes. This helps distribute the coating and prevents sections from becoming overly sticky.
Can’t Find Pumpkin Pie M&M’s?
Pumpkin Pie M&M’s have been a seasonal product, so availability can vary—and they may be difficult to find depending on the year.
Don’t let that stop you from making the recipe. You can substitute regular M&M’s, fall-colored M&M’s, Reese’s Pieces, or another chocolate candy.
The same goes for pumpkin baking chips. If you can’t find them, try white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, butterscotch chips, or simply leave them out.
How to Store Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
Once the popcorn is completely cool, transfer it to an airtight container or resealable storage bag.
Keep it at room temperature and away from heat and humidity to help it stay crunchy.
For parties, you can also divide the popcorn into individual clear treat bags and tie them with fall-colored ribbon for an adorable grab-and-go treat.
Perfect for Fall Movie Nights
Pour this Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn into a giant bowl, grab a cozy blanket, and you’ve got an easy fall movie-night snack.
It would also be fun served at a Halloween party, pumpkin-carving night, fall bonfire, Thanksgiving gathering, or alongside a pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate pumpkin spice combination.
Sweet, crunchy, pumpkin-spiced, and filled with coffee flavor—this is one fall snack that’s definitely made for PSL season.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Spice Popcorn
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- ¼ cup dark corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Coffee Popcorn
- 3 cups popped popcorn
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons very strong brewed coffee
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee
Add-Ins
- 1 cup pumpkin pie flavored M&M's
- 1 cup pumpkin baking chips
Instructions
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Latte Popcorn
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Place 3 cups of popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, sugar, dark corn syrup, water, vanilla extract, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter has melted and the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Slowly pour the warm pumpkin spice mixture over the popcorn.
- Gently toss the popcorn with a large spoon until it is evenly coated.
- Spread the coated popcorn in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring approximately every 4 minutes so the popcorn bakes evenly.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
Make the Coffee Popcorn
- Place the remaining 3 cups of popped popcorn in a clean large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter, strong brewed coffee, sugar, dark corn syrup, and finely ground coffee.
- Cook and stir until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
- Slowly pour the coffee mixture over the popcorn and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the coffee popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 300°F for 10–15 minutes, stirring approximately every 4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the popcorn to cool completely.
Put It All Together
- Let both batches of popcorn cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Once completely cooled, place the pumpkin spice popcorn and coffee popcorn together in a large serving bowl.
- Add the pumpkin pie M&M's and pumpkin baking chips.
- Gently toss everything together until the candies are distributed throughout the popcorn.
- Serve and enjoy!
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