This Marshmallow Popcorn recipe is an ooey-gooey treat you can make in five minutes.
When we want to whip up a really quick and tasty treat, we pull out this Marshmallow popcorn recipe. It's made with ingredients we usually have in the kitchen and even my kids can make it themselves.
Marshmallow Popcorn
Top the popcorn with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyeballs, it's the perfect spooky treat for a movie night!
It always goes fast and I get asked for the recipe anytime I make it for friends and family.
Mummy Brownies or Spider Cookies are some of other our favorite recipes to make in October.
Check out all of our Halloween treats, crafts and costume ideas on our Halloween page.
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Marshmallow Popcorn Recipe
Ingredients
- Popcorn
- Marshmallows
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Candy Eyeballs (optional)
Equipment
- Large microwave-safe bowl or medium saucepan
- Silicone Spatula
- Wax Paper
- Air Popper (optional)
Instructions
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Cover counter or cookie sheets with wax paper.
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Spread popped popcorn onto wax paper, and remove any un-popped kernels.
Microwave Instructions:
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Put butter, marshmallows and brown sugar into a large microwavable bowl.
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Melt marshmallows, butter and sugar for 1 minute. Stir to combine, and then microwave in 30 second increments and stir, until it’s completely melted.
Stovetop Instructions:
- Add butter, marshmallows and brown sugar to a large saucepan.
- Melt over medium-low heat, stirring often, until mixture is melted completely.
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Pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn on the cookie sheets and mix.
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Add Halloween sprinkles and candy eyeballs.
I mixed some pink and white sprinkles in with the regular Halloween mix that I bought. I love pink and so do my two little girls, it just made this popcorn a little more 'us!'
Marshmallow Popcorn Pro Tips:
Marshmallow Popcorn for Halloween
I love Sprinkles. They make everything more fun! To make this marshmallow popcorn Halloween-themed I used Halloween sprinkles and candy eyeballs in different sizes.
Do you call them Sprinkles or Jimmies? I hear that's a thing in some parts...
Are you a popcorn lover? You also might want to check out Aunt Val's Caramel Popcorn, it's a family favorite!
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Marshmallow Popcorn
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Equipment
- Medium Saucepan or
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Air Popper optional
- Wax Paper
Ingredients
- 8 cups popcorn popped
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup butter salted or unsalted
- 6 cups mini marshmallows (or one 10 oz. bag)
- halloween sprinkles optional
- candy eyeballs optional
Instructions
- Cover counter or cookie sheets with wax paper.
- Spread popped popcorn onto wax paper. Remove any unpopped kernels.
- Add butter, marshmallows and brown sugar into a big microwavable bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute. Stir to combine, and then microwave in 30 second increments and stir, until it’s completely melted.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and mix.
- Add Halloween sprinkles and candy eyeballs!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in September 2016 and has been updated with new pictures and more detailed information.
Melissa
This is by far, the best Monster Popcorn recipe that I’ve found online! It only requires ingredients that most of us already have in our home...unlike other recipes I’ve found for the same concept. I began making it for my daughter last year, and we’ve made it at least 8 times since! ????????????
Jessica
Oh my gosh that makes us so happy! We are glad you love it, thanks so much for letting us know!
Kristin
Love this!!!
Sarah
So glad you like it! It's a family fave.
Lynnette Beste
This is such a fun, easy treat!