Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Marshmallow Caramel Corn, a sweet treat perfect for movie nights and parties. This easy recipe combines fluffy popcorn with gooey marshmallows and rich caramel, creating a snack that’s both fun to make and even more enjoyable to eat. Customize it with your favorite toppings like nuts or chocolate drizzle for an extra touch of indulgence. In under an hour, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup popcorn kernels (yields about 12 cups popped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup water (optional, for sugar syrup)
Instructions
- Pop the corn using an air popper or stovetop method until you have about 12 cups. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and butter. Stir until melted and bubbly (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir continuously until completely melted into a smooth caramel sauce.
- Gradually pour the warm caramel mixture over the popcorn while gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Spread the coated popcorn on a lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every ten minutes.
- Let cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg