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Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe

Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe

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Gooey marshmallow popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat is sweet, salty, and crunchy.

Ingredients

Popcorn:

  • 13 to 16 cups popcorn, lightly salted (such as SkinnyPop)

Marshmallow Mixture:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, flake sea salt, 1/2 cup mini M&M’s

Instructions

  1. Add popcorn to bowl: Pour 13-16 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl.
  2. Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large pan over medium-low heat, melt 1 cup butter and 16 ounces mini marshmallows.
  3. Add brown sugar then coat popcorn: Once the butter is melted, stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar until dissolved (about 1 minute). Remove from heat, add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla if desired. Let sit, then pour over the bowl of popcorn. Stir until completely coated. Add more popcorn as needed.
  4. Spread on wax paper: Spread the coated popcorn on wax paper. Sprinkle with salt or M&M’s if desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
  • Best served fresh or within the next 2 days.
  • To halve the recipe, use 7-8 cups popcorn, 1/2 cup butter, 8 oz marshmallows, and 1/3 cup brown sugar.

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