Marshmallow Caramel Corn – The Ultimate Sweet & Crunchy Snack! 🍿🍬


1️⃣ Prep the Popcorn

  1. Pop popcorn, remove unpopped kernels, and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  2. Add nuts if using.

2️⃣ Make the Caramel Sauce

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Boil 2 mins (don’t stir).

  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.

3️⃣ Add Marshmallows

  1. Pour hot caramel over marshmallows in a large bowl.

  2. Stir until marshmallows melt (mixture will be thick).

4️⃣ Coat the Popcorn

  1. Pour caramel-marshmallow mix over popcorn, toss quickly (use greased hands if needed).

  2. Spread back on baking sheet to cool.

5️⃣ Break Apart & Enjoy!

  • Let set 30 mins, then break into clusters.

🔥 Pro Tips

🔹 Work fast – Caramel hardens as it cools.
🔹 Add mix-ins – Pretzels, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.
🔹 Double the batch – It disappears fast!

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Movie night – Serve in big bowls

  • Holiday gifts – Pack in cellophane bags with ribbon

  • Ice cream topping – Crumbled over vanilla

🔄 Fun Variations

  • Chocolate drizzle – Melt chocolate over cooled clusters

  • Spicy-sweet – Add cayenne to caramel

  • S’mores style – Mix in graham cracker pieces

📦 Storage Tips

  • Room temp: 1 week in airtight container.

  • Freeze: 1 month (thaw at room temp).

Final Verdict: Irresistibly Addictive! ✨

This sticky-sweet caramel corn is crispy, chewy, and downright dangerous—you won’t stop at one handful!