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Marshmallow Caramel Corn

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This Marshmallow Caramel Corn is the ultimate sweet snack—soft, chewy, buttery, and ready in minutes. It’s perfect for gifting, sharing, or simply enjoying during a cozy evening at home. With simple ingredients and no oven time, this recipe is a reliable crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 10 cups air-popped popcorn (plain, no butter or salt)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Pop the popcorn using an air popper or your preferred method. You need 10 cups of popped corn. Place it in a large mixing bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup (or honey), and salt. Heat over medium, stirring constantly until the butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble.
  3. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes while continuing to stir. Remove the pan from heat.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the hot mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Quickly stir in the mini marshmallows. Mix until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Immediately pour the hot mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula to gently fold the popcorn until every kernel is well coated. Work patiently to avoid crushing the popcorn.
  7. Transfer the coated popcorn onto a parchment-lined tray or a greased baking sheet. Spread it out and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.
  8. For bar-style pieces, press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish while still warm. Let it sit for about 1 hour, then cut into squares.

Notes

For a salty-sweet variation, sprinkle with a little sea salt before cooling.

To add crunch, fold in roasted nuts or pretzels right after mixing.

Avoid adding chocolate chips while hot—they will melt. Wait until partially cooled.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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