Gooey marshmallow popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat is sweet, salty and crunchy.

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Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn

If you’re a fan of my microwave caramel corn and caramel candy, you’re going to love this gooey marshmallow popcorn version even more. I normally just add popcorn seasoning to my favorite salty popcorn, 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. Try it with homemade marshmallow fluff for something even more decadent!

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!

pouring caramel into popcorn

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 microwave popcorn if preferred.
  • Extras: Once you spread the marshmallow popcorn out on a piece of wax paper, feel free to sprinkle any favorite candies 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 marshmallow caramel mixture on 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!

marshmallow popcorn in glass bowl

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marshmallow popcorn in glass bowl

Marshmallow Popcorn

4.99 from 72 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Gooey marshmallow popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat is sweet, salty and crunchy.
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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

  • Add popcorn to bowl. Pour 13-16 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl.
  • Melt butter and marshmallows. Melt 1 cup butter and 16 ounce mini marshmallows in a large pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add brown sugar then coat popcorn. Once the butter is melted, stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar until it is dissolved (only about 1 minute). Then remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon 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.
  • Spread on wax paper. Then spread out onto wax paper and sprinkle with salt or M&M's if desired.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Note: Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Best served fresh, or within the next 2 days.
Tip: This recipe is super easy to cut in half. I typically will do 7 to 8 cups popcorn, 1/2 cup butter, 8 oz marshmallows and 1/3 cup brown sugar. 

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 128mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 372IU, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

grabbing a handful of marshmallow popcorn