Description
Indulge in this delightful Gooey Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn! Perfect for movie nights or as a sweet treat at gatherings, this easy recipe combines the irresistible flavors of buttery caramel, marshmallows, and a hint of salt, with the option to add colorful M&M’s for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 13 to 16 cups popcorn, lightly salted (Skinny Pop recommended for convenience)
- 1 cup butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Flake sea salt, for sprinkling
- Optional: ½ cup mini M&M’s
Instructions
- Add Popcorn to Bowl: Pour 13-16 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt 1 cup of butter and 16 ounces of mini marshmallows.
- Add Brown Sugar and Coat Popcorn: Once the butter is melted, stir in ¾ cup brown sugar until it is dissolved (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract if desired. Let sit for a minute, then pour the mixture over the bowl of popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is completely coated. Add more popcorn to achieve your desired texture.
- Spread on Wax Paper: Spread the coated popcorn onto wax paper and sprinkle with flake sea salt or M&M’s if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or other candies.
- Ensure the pan is large enough to prevent the mixture from overflowing while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg