Heavenly Marshmallow Caramel Corn
A delightful treat that combines crunchy popcorn with gooey caramel and marshmallows, perfect for any gathering or cozy movie night.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn (about 1/2 cup unpopped kernels)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 package (10 oz) large marshmallows (approximately 35 marshmallows)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Popcorn: Pop the popcorn using your preferred method until you have 12 cups of popped popcorn.
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, melt the butter, stir in brown sugar and corn syrup, simmer for 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add Marshmallows: Lower the heat and stir in marshmallows until melted and smooth.
- Coat the Popcorn: Drizzle the caramel-marshmallow sauce over the popcorn and toss to coat.
- Bake for Crunch: Spread coated popcorn on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool, break into pieces, and serve.
Notes
For best texture, use freshly popped popcorn and high-quality ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/marshmallow-caramel-corn/
