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    Marshmallow Caramel Corn (Microwave Version + Video)

    February 26, 2021 By Brandy 5 Comments

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    Sticky, sweet, buttery, marshmallow caramel corn made in the microwave. Can be made with air-popped popcorn or microwave popcorn. 

    You might also like our marshmallow popcorn balls, baked caramel corn or black and white caramel corn (zebra corn)!

    marshmallow caramel corn in small bowl

     

    Watch our step by step video!

    There's no such thing as a movie without popcorn in this household...or a car ride, or an after dinner snack. We are big popcorn fans and love making it in a variety of ways; air popped, kettle corn, popcorn, balls, in our movie theater popper, or in the microwave. Today I'm sharing a delicious and addicting adaptation of a recipe that my friend Keiko shared with me.

    bowl of popcorn

    The best part? It's made in the microwave! No fussing over sugar temperatures, bringing to a boil, or baking. It is a recipe that we've made with our air popper, but have made with microwave popcorn too. Equally delicious.

    small bowl of marshmallow popcorn

    Marshmallow Caramel Corn

    stick of butter, bowls of marshmallows popcorn kernels and brown sugar

    Marshmallow Caramel Corn Ingredients

    ½ cup popcorn kernels (or 2 bags popped microwave popcorn)

    ½ c. butter

    ½ c. brown sugar

    15 jumbo marshmallows

    Directions

    1. Pop popcorn in air popper or microwave.
    2. Melt butter and sugar in a microwave safe bowl for 60 seconds. Stir.
    3. Add marshmallows and microwave in 30 second intervals for 90 seconds, stirring after each interval.
    4. Stir and pour over popcorn. Mix thoroughly.

    giant bowl of marshmallow popcorn

    You can dig right in if you want the warm ooey-gooey popcorn, or wait about 10 minutes for it to slightly set up. This won't ever set up like baked caramel corn, it will always have a soft, chewy texture.

    fingers pulling popcorn out of bowl

    Grab the entire bowl to share as a family, or divide into individual servings!

    bowl of marshmallow caramel corn

    bowl of marshmallow popcorn

    Marshmallow Caramel Corn

    Sticky, sweet, buttery, caramel marshmallow caramel corn made in the microwave. Can be made with air popped popcorn or microwave popcorn.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 310kcal

    Equipment

    • popcorn popper

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup popcorn kernels or 2 bags of microwave popcorn
    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 15 marshmallows (regular) or 2 ½ cups mini marshmallows

    Instructions

    • Pop popcorn. Make sure you use a large bowl.
    • Melt butter and brown sugar together in a microwave safe bowl for 1 minute. Stir.
    • Add marshmallows and microwave in 30 seconds intervals (stirring in between) until melted and smooth (about 90 seconds).
    • Pour marshmallow caramel over popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
    • You can dig right in if you want the warm ooey-gooey popcorn, or wait about 10 minutes for it to slightly set up. This won't ever set up like baked caramel corn, it will always have a soft, chewy texture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 310kcal

    Here are 50 more amazing popcorn recipes from Something Swanky!

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Samantha K says

      May 14, 2015 at 2:16 am

      As a huge caramel fan, I need to try this over the weekend! It looks delicious! #client

      Reply
    2. Marcia says

      May 05, 2015 at 6:25 pm

      Our Sam's Club will not take coupons in Ohio.

      Reply
    3. Glenda says

      April 30, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Sounds delicious! Can you tell me how much air popped popcorn you'd need if you wanted to make t0 that way? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Brandy says

        April 30, 2015 at 8:35 am

        Hi Glenda! I usually pop 1/2 cup of kernels for each batch! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply

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