Marshmallow Popcorn
Get ready to sweeten up your snack game with this irresistible Marshmallow Popcorn recipe! Combining the perfect balance of buttery popcorn and gooey melted marshmallows, this delightful treat is a must-have for movie nights, parties, or just satisfying your sweet tooth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients like popcorn kernels, mini marshmallows, and a hint of vanilla into a decadently sticky, salty-sweet masterpiece. Form it into fun popcorn balls for easy snacking, or enjoy it straight from the bowl. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this fun and customizable treat will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or coconut)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add a few popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid.
Once the test kernels pop, add the remaining 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels to the pot. Cover with the lid and shake the pot occasionally to distribute the heat evenly.
When the popping slows to about 2 seconds between pops, remove the pot from heat and carefully pour the popped popcorn into a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over low heat. Add 4 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat.
Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the popcorn. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently toss until the popcorn is fully coated.
Allow the marshmallow popcorn to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, form it into clusters or balls for individual servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.8 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1047 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 221.6 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 186 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
