Gooey marshmallow popcorn made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This mouth-watering treat is sweet, salty and crunchy.
Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
If you’re a fan of my microwave caramel corn and caramel candy, you’re going to love this gooey marshmallow popcorn version even more. I normally just add popcorn seasoning to my favorite salty popcorn, but my grandma gave me this recipe and after one bite, I was hooked.
The marshmallow mixture almost reminds me of Rice Krispie treats, but the brown sugar takes it over the top. It’s seriously so addicting!
This marshmallow caramel corn makes an easy no-bake dessert to whip up in a pinch and is a great recipe to make with your little ones. Try it with homemade marshmallow fluff for something even more decadent!
It’s so easy throw together and requires only 4 ingredients. In just 15 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have an amazing dessert that your family can’t get enough of!
Tips + Variations
- Popcorn: To make it easier, I bought a bag of pre-popped popcorn (Skinny Pop is my favorite). You can also make your own stovetop popcorn or cook microwave popcorn if preferred.
- Extras: Once you spread the marshmallow popcorn out on a piece of wax paper, feel free to sprinkle any favorite candies on top. We like to add mini M&M’s, mini chocolate chips or some colorful sprinkles. You can even turn this into s’mores popcorn by adding Golden Grahams and chocolate chips!
- Gifting: This popcorn would be fun served in little cups or packaged up in clear bags. They would make great party favors, neighbor gifts or just a fun mini dessert to serve at your next dinner party.
Storing Marshmallow Popcorn
This is one of those recipes that tastes best served the first day so that the marshmallow caramel mixture on the popcorn doesn’t get stale or lose it’s flavor and texture. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container or bag for about 2 days, although I recommend enjoying it the day it’s made if possible!
More Easy Treats
- Cookies and Cream Popcorn
- M&M Popcorn Recipe
- Sweet Chex Mix
- Cake Batter Popcorn
- Homemade Caramel Corn
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Marshmallow Popcorn
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Ingredients
- 13 to 16 cups popcorn , lightly salted (I just used skinny pop to make it easier)
- 1 cup butter
- 16 ounce mini marshmallows
- ¾ cup light brown sugar , packed
Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla, flake sea salt, 1/2 cup mini M&M's
Instructions
- Add popcorn to bowl. Pour 13-16 cups popped popcorn into a large bowl.
- Melt butter and marshmallows. Melt 1 cup butter and 16 ounce mini marshmallows in a large pan over medium-low heat.
- Add brown sugar then coat popcorn. Once the butter is melted, stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar until it is dissolved (only about 1 minute). Then remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla if desired. Let sit a minute and then pour over the bowl of popcorn. Stir until the popcorn is completely coated. Add more popcorn until desired texture is reached.
- Spread on wax paper. Then spread out onto wax paper and sprinkle with salt or M&M's if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Christmas, Desserts, Kid-Friendly, No-Bake, Nut-Free, Stovetop, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Delicious! All 4 of my kids (and me) ate it up! I was wanting some kind of candied popcorn, not Carmelcorn, and your recipe popped up on my search. So yummy!!
So glad you enjoyed the marshmallow popcorn!
I love this I havent made in long time this is the recipe I used then my kids was small Now I have grand and greatgrandkids
So glad it could bring back some memories for you!
Hi Jamielyn. I have been making the below marshmallow popcorn for 23 years. 1 tin condenced milk, 1 packet normal sized marshmallows (or you can use the mini if preferred) 12 – 14 cups of popped corn. Melt condenced milk & marshmallows, stir regularly until completely melted. Pour over popcorn & mix well. Let it cool & enjoy. I am certainly going to give your recipe a try. Blessings.
I halved the recipe, microwaved the butter until it melted, then added the marshmallows, checking and stirring about every 20-25 seconds until it got completely melted. Also, I treated this like rice krispie treats. I buttered a 9×13, put the popcorn in it, then added the microwaved marshmallow/butter, brown sugar mix when done. Letting it set up right now! Looks awesome!
An this be made without the sugar?
I would not omit the sugar.
This sounds awesome! I think I’ll try it with browned butter. 😋
Do you use 1 and a half bags of mini marshmallows or just one of the 10oz bags?
You will want to have 16 ounces of mini marshmallows to cover all the popcorn. You can use one full bag and a little over half on another bag. Hope that helps! Enjoy your marshmallow popcorn!
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
Never tried, not sure it would hold up the same way. I would start with less or do half and half. Let me know if you test it out!
I made your basic recipe & added bourbon vanilla, crushed Bare cinnamon apple chips, walnuts & a little more cinnamon. Very tasty. I had some of the marshmallow mixture left so I made a small batch of rice krispy treats, just as good.
Sounds delicious!
Absolutely delicious! I spread the popcorn over two baking sheets covered in parchment paper and poured the marshmallow mixture over. Added some chocolate chips to one of the pans, too. Yum!!
That sounds great! Thanks for sharing your way!
So good! The family ate it while hot! Can you use marshmallow creme instead?
I haven’t tried with marshmallow creme, but let me know if you try it out!
I’ve tired marshmallow crème and it works great! It just gives it more or if a marshmallow taste so I add a few more cups of popcorn or do a 1.5 batch of popcorn everything else the same. I think the marshmallow creme goes farther :)
Can you make this into popcorn balls?
We actually have a popcorn balls recipe on the site – check it out! https://www.iheartnaptime.net/popcorn-balls/
This was very yummy and easy to make. I’m glad I read comments and found out that it’s normal to be sticky. But here’s a tip for you: if you butter your hands while handling it, it won’t stick to your hands! Thank you for this recipe!
Thanks for the tip :)
Okay to melt in microwave? Planning to make this with a group of seniors!❤️
This is one of our go to treats. Everyone loves it and it’s simple to make! 💜
If you have some leftover coating, can you refrigerate it and reheat in the microwave to use again?
I haven’t tried, but let me know if you do :)
Can you form popcorn balls with this combination? Recipe sounds awesome!
You could try, the mixture is sticky, so I would recommend wearing gloves :)
I just made it wnd it is awesome
Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Tina!