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.
Is this truly ‘gooey’ and sticky, or does coating harden?
It is a gooey popcorn :)
Loved this! Do you have nutrition facts by chance? It was so good!
So glad you loved it, Amber! The nutrition info is listed at the bottom of the recipe card under “Nutrition.” It’s about 266 calories per serving :)
What do you do once you spread on the wax paper and sprinkled with salt or whatever you want? Does it cut or just pull apart?
Let it cool completely, then just break into smaller pieces :)
It has caramel in the title but not in the recipe?
The caramel flavor comes from the combination of butter and brown sugar :)
It says to cut the recipe in half to still use 3/4 of brown sugar still is that correct?
Thanks for catching that. I do 1/3 when I cut in half, just updated :D
This looks amazing. 😍
Thank you! Let me know how you like it if you give it a try :)
This is the best! My family loves this ooey gooey popcorn!
I think I found my new favorite way to eat popcorn! This was beyond delicious. I can’t wait to make it again!
Just make this for our family movie night and everyone loved it! I made one batch with chocolate and one without!
I’m so glad it was a hit! :)
It was super easy to do with my kids which made it that much better. They always want to get into the kitchen this time of the year!
YUM! So have to try this soon!
Seriously adorable & looks amazing!
I love those popcorn striped cups! The best!!
This looks totally delicious and easy to customize for holidays and parties. Pinning!
i looove popcorn!!!! Looks awesome!
Holy yum!!!! I want some! Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Looks delicious!
LOVE this! Perfect for the fourth.
I have a similar recipe, but I’m going to have to try it out with the brown sugar- that sounds yummy! And it looks so festive in those cute striped cups. :)