Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Marshmallow Caramel Corn, a sweet and salty snack that’s perfect for any occasion! This irresistible treat features crunchy popcorn coated in a rich caramel and gooey marshmallow mixture, creating a delicious contrast of textures. Ideal for movie nights, parties, or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-make recipe can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a fun and tasty treat that everyone will love!
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
- 10 oz large marshmallows (approximately 35 marshmallows)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and add marshmallows, stirring until completely melted.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the popcorn and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool before breaking into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg