Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe
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Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by popping plain microwave popcorn, ensuring un-popped kernels are removed for a pleasant eating experience. Butter is melted along with packed light brown sugar and light corn syrup in a saucepan over medium-low heat, producing a smooth caramel base. Marshmallows are then stirred in and melted continuously to integrate them evenly.
The caramel marshmallow mixture is poured over the prepared popcorn and thoroughly mixed to coat all pieces evenly. The coated popcorn is spread out on parchment or a greased baking sheet to cool and firm up for about 10 minutes. The resulting snack has a crisp yet chewy texture from the popcorn and sticky coating.
The quantity of popcorn can be adjusted by selecting your preferred pre-popped popcorn or popping your own kernels. The recipe suggests that a standard microwave popcorn bag yields around 10-11 cups of popcorn, a suitable amount for the coating mixture.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.2-ounce) bag Popcorn plain, microwave
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 20 marshmallows or 3 cups mini marshmallows, large
Instructions
- Pop popcorn and place in a large bowl, removing any un-popped kernels.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup and cook, stirring, until well blended. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until all melted, about 5 minutes.
- Pour mixture over popcorn and mix well. Spread popcorn out on parchment paper or a greased baking sheet and let sit for about 10 minutes to set up.
Notes
- Use one 3.28-ounce bag of plain microwave popcorn (about 5 tablespoons un-popped kernels) to yield approximately 10–11 cups of popped popcorn.
- You can substitute with the same volume of plain pre-popped popcorn or pop your own kernels to match the quantity.
- Remove any un-popped kernels before coating to avoid chewing hazards.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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