Gooey marshmallow 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 and crunchy.
Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
If you’re a fan of my microwave caramel corn and caramel candy, you’re going to love this gooey marshmallow poprcorn version even more. I normally just add popcorn seasoning to my favorite salty snack, but 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 Popcorn
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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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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Christmas, Desserts, Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Nut-Free, Stovetop, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
An this be made without the sugar?
I would not omit the sugar.
This sounds awesome! I think I’ll try it with browned butter. 😋
Do you use 1 and a half bags of mini marshmallows or just one of the 10oz bags?
You will want to have 16 ounces of mini marshmallows to cover all the popcorn. You can use one full bag and a little over half on another bag. Hope that helps! Enjoy your marshmallow popcorn!
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!
Absolutely delicious! I spread the popcorn over two baking sheets covered in parchment paper and poured the marshmallow mixture over. Added some chocolate chips to one of the pans, too. Yum!!
That sounds great! Thanks for sharing your way!
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! 💜
If you have some leftover coating, can you refrigerate it and reheat in the microwave to use again?
I haven’t tried, but let me know if you do :)
Can you form popcorn balls with this combination? Recipe sounds awesome!
You could try, the mixture is sticky, so I would recommend wearing gloves :)
I just made it wnd it is awesome
Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Tina!