Ooey and gooey, this Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn is coated with a marshmallow and caramel mixture, making it addictive and delicious. It’s easy to make, and perfect for movie time or any time you need a snack to share.
If you love popcorn as much as we do, you also need to try this Muddy Buddy Popcorn or Peanut Butter Popcorn.
There is rarely a time when I will turn down popcorn. Coat it in caramel and marshmallow? I’m a goner.
I grew up on marshmallow popcorn, and was addicted to caramel popcorn in college. This recipe combines the two for an even more addictive popcorn!
But don’t blame me if you eat the whole bowl of it. Because you probably will. It’s really that good.
And if you are looking for another version of these flavors, try these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats.
Ingredients
- Popcorn: I like to use air popped popcorn, or any plain popcorn. You can use microwave popcorn, but you’ll want to make sure it’s not buttered popcorn.
- Brown Sugar: This is for the caramel popcorn. I use light brown sugar.
- Butter: I use unsalted butter because that is what I usually have on hand, but salted butter will totally work here, as well.
- Corn Syrup: The corn syrup not only helps with the texture of the popcorn, but it keeps the sugar from crystalizing.
- Marshmallows: My biggest tip with the marshmallows is to make sure you are using fresh marshmallows. I like to use mini marshmallows because they. melt into the caramel faster.
- Vanilla: A little bit of vanilla extract at the end will add great flavor.
How to Make Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
STEP 1: Combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook this all together until the butter melts.
STEP 2: Add the marshmallows to the saucepan.
STEP 3: Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are mostly melted. You want to make sure to stir the whole time so that it doesn’t burn.
STEP 4: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
STEP 5: Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Pour the hot caramel marshmallow sauce over the popcorn.
STEP 6: Working quickly, stir the sauce into the popcorn gently, making sure everything is coated.
Tips and Tricks
I have a large stainless steel bowl that I love to use to mix this popcorn. I have one similar to this bowl and I actually use it way more than I ever thought I would.
This caramel marshmallow popcorn stays soft and gooey. I will still store it in an airtight container, but it never lasts long at our house!
I sometimes like to add a little bit of sea salt to counter the sweetness.
Make sure you remove any popcorn seeds before adding the caramel marshmallow sauce. There’s nothing worse than biting into a hard popcorn seed!
Even More Popcorn Recipes
Baked Caramel Popcorn
Red Hot Popcorn
Chocolate Chip Cookie Popcorn
Peppermint Popcorn
Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Cashew Popcorn
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Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
Ingredients
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place the popcorn in a large bowl.12 cups popped popcorn
- In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Cook until the butter is melted, stirring constantly.1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Once the butter is melted, add the marshmallows. Continue to cook and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.3 cups mini marshmallows
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pour the caramel marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and gently stir until the popcorn is coated.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is AMAZING. I am SO making this!
Deborah says
@Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust, I hope you do – it’s so super simple!
Laura Dembowski says
I love caramel corn. I have never seen a recipe like this, but I can’t wait to try it. Marshmallows make everything better 🙂 It’s great to have recipes you make that much. It’s always fun to be in the kitchen with a solid go to recipe.
Deborah says
@Laura Dembowski, I agree – marshmallows DO make everything better!
a farmer in the dell says
oh this looks dangerous! I feel like living on the edge though 🙂
Deborah says
@a farmer in the dell, it’s always fun to live on the edge. 😉
Emily says
Holy crap. I need this ASAP.
Deborah says
@Emily, yet another reason we need to be neighbors!
leslie says
YOu cheated on your caramel corn????I’m telling!
Deborah says
@leslie, I know – I’m bad, aren’t I? 😉
Joanne says
The only thing better than caramel or marshmallow is the two combined! This must be so addictive.
Deborah says
@Joanne, very true – it’s a great combination!
Tracey says
I don’t know if I’ve ever had marshmallow popcorn but I’ve been missing out for sure! I love the combo with the caramel – perfect snack food idea! 🙂
Deborah says
@Tracey, it’s definitely one you want to try!
marcie@flavorthemoments. says
Clearly I didn’t find this site soon enough! Look at all of your delicious popcorn! I would eat the whole bowl of every flavor here.
Deborah says
@marcie@flavorthemoments., I have a little thing for popcorn. 🙂
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
Where has this popcorn been all my life?? YUM!
Deborah says
@Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough, be careful – it’s addictive!! 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
We are huge popcorn fans in our house and I have just discovered this way of doing it, using marshmallows. Put caramel in this and it takes it to a hole new level!
Deborah says
@Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet, I love marshmallow popcorn and I love caramel popcorn – and combining them is even better!!
carrian says
Haha, our leftovers of this are sitting on the counter from last night right now! YUM!!!
Deborah says
@carrian, delicious, isn’t it??
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says
Sounds soooo good! I will have to put this on my list of treats to make. My kids would love it too.
Deborah says
@Melanie @ Nutritious Eats, I know my kids loved it!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
How fun to have a recipe that everyone knows you for!!! This popcorn would be dangerous in my house…because I WOULD eat the entire bowl before the kids came home.
Deborah says
@Jocelyn @BruCrew Life, I seriously had to stop myself from eating it before my husband got home. It’s dangerous!
Stephanie says
I need to start making different flavored popcorn instead of just the regular ol’ butter type. This one looks like a great start. =)
Deborah says
@Stephanie, I do love regular butter, but this is a special indulgence!!
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
It’s like rice krispie treat popcorn! Kind of. 🙂 This looks sinfully delicious – I don’t think I could stop popping handfuls of this in my mouth!!
Deborah says
@Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?!, yes! I have done a popcorn cake that is really like rice krispies but with popcorn, too. So delicious!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
The fact that it’s your signature recipe & people know you for it, makes me want to make it, NOW! I love caramel corn/popcorn, etc….I eat popcorn almost every day I love it that much!
Deborah says
@Averie @ Averie Cooks, I could definitely eat it every day – but I usually cover it in sugar!! But I do love a good savory recipe, too.