Gooey marshmallow caramel popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat has all the delicious flavors and textures you could dream of…sweet, salty, crunchy and completely addicting!
Sweet and Salty Popcorn
If you’re a fan of my microwave caramel corn and caramel candy, you’re going to love this gooey marshmallow version even more. My grandma gave me this recipe and after one bite, I was hooked. The marshmallow mixture almost reminds me of rice krispie treats, but the brown sugar takes it over the top. It’s seriously so addicting!
This marshmallow caramel corn makes an easy no-bake dessert to whip up in a pinch and is a great recipe to make with your little ones. It’s so easy throw together and requires only 4 ingredients. In just 15 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have an amazing dessert that your family can’t get enough of!
Tips + Variations
- Popcorn: To make it easier, I bought a bag of pre popped popcorn (Skinny Pop is my favorite). You can also make your own stovetop popcorn or cook it in the microwave if preferred.
- Extras: Once you spread the marshmallow popcorn out on a piece of wax paper, feel free to sprinkle any extras on top. We like to add mini M&M’s, mini chocolate chips or some colorful sprinkles. You can even turn this into s’mores popcorn by adding Golden Grahams and chocolate chips!
- Gifting: This popcorn would be fun served in little cups or packaged up in clear bags. They would make great party favors, neighbor gifts or just a fun mini dessert to serve at your next dinner party.
Storing Marshmallow Popcorn
This is one of those recipes that tastes best served the first day so that the popcorn doesn’t get stale or lose it’s flavor and texture. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container or bag for about 2 days, although I recommend enjoying it the day it’s made if possible!
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Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 13 to 16 cups popcorn , lightly salted (I just used skinny pop to make it easier)
- 1 cup butter
- 16 ounce mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup light brown sugar , packed
Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla, flake sea salt, 1/2 cup mini M&M's
Instructions
- Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a large pan over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in brown sugar until it is dissolved (only about 1 minute). Then remove from heat and add vanilla if desired. Let sit a minute and then pour over the bowl of popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is completely coated. Add more popcorn until desired texture is reached.
- Then spread out onto wax paper and sprinkle with salt or M&M's if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
Never tried, not sure it would hold up the same way. I would start with less or do half and half. Let me know if you test it out!
I made your basic recipe & added bourbon vanilla, crushed Bare cinnamon apple chips, walnuts & a little more cinnamon. Very tasty. I had some of the marshmallow mixture left so I made a small batch of rice krispy treats, just as good.
Sounds delicious!
So good! The family ate it while hot! Can you use marshmallow creme instead?
I haven’t tried with marshmallow creme, but let me know if you try it out!
I’ve tired marshmallow crème and it works great! It just gives it more or if a marshmallow taste so I add a few more cups of popcorn or do a 1.5 batch of popcorn everything else the same. I think the marshmallow creme goes farther :)
Can you make this into popcorn balls?
We actually have a popcorn balls recipe on the site – check it out! https://www.iheartnaptime.net/popcorn-balls/
This was very yummy and easy to make. I’m glad I read comments and found out that it’s normal to be sticky. But here’s a tip for you: if you butter your hands while handling it, it won’t stick to your hands! Thank you for this recipe!
Thanks for the tip :)
Okay to melt in microwave? Planning to make this with a group of seniors!❤️
This is one of our go to treats. Everyone loves it and it’s simple to make! 💜