Here’s a simple marshmallow caramel corn recipe—sweet, gooey, and easy to make 🍿
Ingredients
- 10–12 cups popped popcorn (plain, no butter or salt)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (or ~20 large)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbsp corn syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions (Stovetop)
- Pop the popcorn and place it in a large bowl. Remove unpopped kernels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a gentle boil and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Lower heat and add marshmallows. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla (and salt if using).
- Pour over popcorn and gently stir until evenly coated.
- Spread on parchment paper to cool slightly, or eat warm for extra gooey goodness.
Optional Add-Ins
- Mini chocolate chips (add after cooling a bit)
- Peanuts or almonds
- Pretzel pieces
- Sprinkles (for a fun twist)
Quick Microwave Version
- Melt butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and marshmallows together in a microwave-safe bowl (30-second intervals, stirring).
- Stir in vanilla, then pour over popcorn.
If you want it chewier, crunchier, or dairy-free, tell me and I’ll tweak it for you 😊
