Description
Indulge in the delightful world of vegan marshmallows Caramel Corn, a sweet and crunchy treat that beautifully combines fluffy popcorn with gooey caramel and luscious vegan marshmallows. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or simply when you crave something sweet, this recipe is quick to whip up and easily customizable with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. Everyone will love the perfect balance of flavors, making it an irresistible snack that brings joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 10 oz package of large vegan marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using your preferred method (air popper, stovetop, or microwave) and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in brown sugar and light corn syrup, bringing to a simmer for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Add vegan marshmallows to the caramel mixture and stir continuously until melted and well combined.
- Pour the caramel-marshmallow sauce over the popped popcorn, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the coated popcorn on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even coating.
- Once cooled completely, break into pieces and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh popcorn for maximum crunch. Feel free to add mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips after coating for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.