This marshmallow caramel popcorn is so easy and yummy; but be warned it can be messy too but worth the gooey fingers you will be licking.
We are huge popcorn fans over here. Give us microwave, movie theater, air popped, whatever, we love it. We usually make it with our old fashioned popcorn popper that makes the best salted and buttered or kettle corn I’ve ever had from home. Delicious.
But I also love caramel corn.
When making caramel corn I pop 1/2 cup of kernels in my airpopper and then I usually make the caramel in the microwave. I love my basic caramel popcorn recipe, which has the perfect combo of white and brown sugar, and makes the gooiest best caramel corn I’ve ever eaten.
And last week I decided to make a marshmallow caramel corn recipe. There are a few recipes online for this, but I went back to my basic recipe and just altered it a little from there so I knew it would have that good flavor I love. Plus the flavor of marshmallows. Yum!
This marshmallow caramel popcorn is so easy and so delicious. But be warned, it is a little messy 😉
Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unpopped kernels
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
Instructions
- Pop your popcorn kernels using an air popper or using this method in the microwave.
- Put butter, sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in a large microwavable bowl.
- Microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave for another 2 minutes. Stir.
- Add marshmallows and microwave mixture for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl pour marshmallow caramel over about half of the popcorn. Stir.
- Add additional popcorn and additional caramel and stir to mix everything together.
Enjoy this easy and delicious caramely marshmallowey snack!
kresta says
made this today, I loved it. my FIRST ever attempt at such a thing. I subbed the marshmallows for marshmallow crème. delish.
Aimee Berrett says
Just saw your comment Kresta. I’m so glad you liked it! Good to know it works with marshmallow creme too!
Gina R says
I cannot wait to make this!! It won’t last more than 5 minutes in our house with 3 boys that can surely eat us out of house and home.
Stephanie says
Do you use light or dark corn syrup? Thank you– this looks like my little girl and I will enjoy making and eating this together:)
Aimee Berrett says
I use light for this. I’ll edit the recipe.
huntfortheverybest says
wow I don’t really put sweet stuff on my popcorn but this sounds delish.
Erin @ Meaningful Eats says
This looks so delicious! Lovely pictures too!
Kylie - The How To Mom says
Yessss! I’ve been waiting for this. Pinning!
Kristen Jensen says
I’ve never had marshmallow popcorn before. This looks delicious & sticky. I can’t wait to get off work so I can go home & make this.
Jill Swensen says
I loooove marshmallow popcorn. So good!
peacelovenwhiskers says
That didn’t look so messy until the last picture…:) I’m not a huge fan of marshmallows so I won’t be trying this but thank you for sharing. Do you have any recipes to share for the upcoming holiday season? I wanted to get started earlier this year.
Aimee Berrett says
I can’t believe you don’t like marshmallows? You need to try our regular caramel popcorn recipe instead. And what kind of holiday recipes are you looking for? We’ve got a few pie recipes, some delicious cookies for Christmas, I can give you specific links if you tell me what you’re looking for 🙂
peacelovenwhiskers says
Cookies. I would like to bake some simple yet delicious holiday cookies for my co-workers.