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Friday, March 7, 2014

Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

Savory Sweet and Satisfying: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

My husband loves popcorn, I really think he could eat it everyday. So when I found this recipe I knew it would be perfect, not only because he loves popcorn, but also has a love of marshmallows.

Savory Sweet and Satisfying: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

This popcorn is not only delicious, but easy to make. It was a nice change from my husbands usual popcorn snack.

Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon popcorn kernels
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 large marshmallows

Directions:

  1. Pop popcorn (you will need about 5 cups popped).
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat melt butter. Add in brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and marshmallows.
  3. Turn the heat up to medium and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and stir until popcorn is evenly coated.
Enjoy!!!

Serves: 4
Calories: 516
Total Fat: 22.3g
   Saturated: 14g
   Polyunsaturated: 1g
   Monounsaturated: 5.7g
   Trans: 0g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 26.6mg
Potassium: 24.1mg
Total Carbs: 79.7g
   Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
   Sugars: 64.1g
Protein: 1.7g
Vitamin A: 16.3%
Vitamin C: 0%
Calcium: 0.1%
Iron: 1.2%
*The nutritional information will vary slightly depending on the brands you use.
*Adapted from Chef in Training.