Marshmallow Caramel Corn Recipe
This Marshmallow Caramel Corn recipe combines the classic crunch of popcorn with a gooey marshmallow caramel coating. Perfect for snacking, movie nights, or festive treats, the sweet blend of brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and marshmallows creates a deliciously sticky and flavorful snack that’s easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 package (10 oz) large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Popcorn: Pop the popcorn using your preferred method and place the 12 cups of popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Melt Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup unsalted butter along with 1 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup. Stir constantly to combine and prevent burning.
- Add Marshmallows: Add the entire 10 oz package of large marshmallows to the melted mixture. Continue stirring until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Flavor with Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to add depth of flavor to the caramel mixture.
- Combine: Immediately pour the warm marshmallow caramel mixture over the prepared popcorn. Gently stir and toss the popcorn to coat it evenly with the sticky caramel mixture, ensuring all popcorn is covered.
- Cool and Serve: Spread the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or leave it in the bowl to cool and firm up slightly. Allow it to cool completely or for a few minutes until it is no longer hot but still soft and chewy before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, spread the coated popcorn on a baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute light corn syrup with an equal amount of honey or golden syrup if desired.
- Be careful when melting the marshmallow mixture as it can become very hot and sticky.
Keywords: Marshmallow Caramel Corn, Popcorn Snack, Sweet Popcorn, Caramel Popcorn with Marshmallows
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