Description
Indulgent gooey marshmallow caramel popcorn beckons sweet-toothed snackers with its irresistible charm. Sticky, crunchy clusters promise a delightful treat that satisfies cravings and delivers pure dessert pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for your popcorn mixture.
- Transfer the freshly popped popcorn into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution and room for coating.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until it becomes smooth and golden, creating a rich base for the caramel sauce.
- Add corn syrup and salt to the melted butter, stirring continuously to create a uniform, glossy binding mixture.
- Incorporate marshmallows into the warm butter mixture, gently stirring until they completely dissolve and create a silky, stretchy consistency.
- Pour the warm marshmallow caramel mixture directly over the popcorn, using a spatula to fold and coat every kernel thoroughly and evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and chocolate chips over the coated popcorn, gently mixing to distribute the additional textures and flavors.
- Drizzle vanilla extract across the mixture, adding a subtle aromatic depth to the sweet treat.
- Spread the coated popcorn onto the prepared baking sheet, creating a single layer to allow proper cooling and optimal crispness.
- Allow the marshmallow caramel popcorn to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes until the coating hardens slightly.
- Break into clusters and serve immediately for maximum gooey, crunchy enjoyment.
Notes
- Protect work surfaces with parchment paper to prevent sticky caramel cleanup challenges.
- Use freshly popped popcorn for maximum crunchiness and best flavor absorption.
- Adjust marshmallow-to-butter ratio for different texture preferences, using less butter for firmer coating or more for extra gooeyness.
- Customize by adding alternative mix-ins like dried fruit, different nuts, or specialty chocolate for unique flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg