Description
Marshmallow Caramel Crunch delivers an irresistible symphony of sweet and crunchy textures. Golden marshmallows meld with rich caramel and crisp elements, creating a delightful dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 10 oz. bag large marshmallows (approximately 35 marshmallows)
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel and transfer freshly popped kernels, creating a fluffy base for the sweet treat. Simultaneously, prepare a large rimmed baking sheet by draping aluminum foil and lightly misting with non-stick cooking spray (28 grams or ).
- Position a generously sized saucepan over medium thermal intensity, allowing unsalted butter to melt smoothly without developing golden-brown edges, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce granulated brown sugar and translucent light corn syrup into the liquefied butter. Whisk continuously, creating a harmonious blend that transforms into a glossy, uniform mixture within 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the cooking temperature to a gentle medium-low setting. Gradually incorporate marshmallows, stirring persistently until they dissolve completely and integrate seamlessly with the existing caramel foundation.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and introduce pure vanilla extract, stirring to distribute aromatic essence throughout the molten mixture.
- Pour the warm caramel-marshmallow blend over the waiting popcorn, utilizing a silicone spatula to ensure comprehensive and even coverage of each individual kernel.
- Transfer the coated popcorn onto the prepared foil-lined baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer. Allow the confection to rest and solidify at ambient room temperature for 20-25 minutes until the coating achieves a delicate, crisp texture.
Notes
- Perfectly line your baking sheet with foil and non-stick spray to prevent messy cleanup and ensure easy popcorn removal.
- Control heat carefully when melting butter and sugar mixture to avoid burning, which can create bitter flavors and ruin the recipe.
- Stir marshmallows continuously during melting to achieve a smooth, even consistency without scorching or creating lumpy textures.
- Work quickly when coating popcorn to guarantee every kernel gets an even, delicious caramel-marshmallow layer for maximum flavor.
- Allow complete cooling at room temperature to develop a crisp, crunchy texture that makes this treat irresistibly satisfying.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent the popcorn from becoming soggy or losing its delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg