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June 29, 2015 · 2 Comments

Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

Dessert Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Summer BBQ's

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Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats on a wooden cutting board
These Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats make the perfect salty-sweet snack the entire family will love.

These Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats make the perfect salty-sweet snack the entire family will love.

Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

I am a popcorn fanatic. Truly. I would rather eat popcorn over sugary desserts any day of the week.

But every now and then I crave something sweet and salty, so when I saw a recipe for marshmallow popcorn treats in May's Cooking Light magazine, I knew I had to try them for myself.

So I adapted their recipe to make these Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats.

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How do you make Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats?

For this recipe you can either make your own popcorn, use store bought bagged popcorn or your favorite microwavable popcorn.

Personally, I prefer popping mine in a little oil on top of the stove. Once the popcorn is popped, allow it to cool while you melt the marshmallows and butter.

I like to use my Le Creuset Dutch oven so the marshmallows don't stick entirely to the sides.

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Once the marshmallows have melted, remove from the heat so it doesn't brown; then stir in the popcorn. Next line a pan with parchment paper, then press the popcorn mixture down firmly; making sure it is spread evenly in the pan.

I used a 9" x 11" pan for these and got 12 bars. It can get a little sticky so I recommend either spraying a piece of parchment paper to help press it down or just spray your clean hands.

Since I've never made salted caramel before, I found this quick and easy recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction, but you can also melt down store bought caramels since you only need a small amount for drizzle.

If you put it on too thick, it makes it difficult to bite down through the treat.

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These Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats were the perfect combination of "salty" and "sweet" and my family loved them.

They're a fun twist on the traditional Rice Krispie Treat and are great to bring for dessert to a picnic or backyard bbq because they're served individually.

I prefer those types of desserts, especially in the summer when you fill up on all of those wonderful salads and sides, but still want to have a little something sweet to finish the meal. ~Enjoy!

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Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
These Salted Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn Treats make the perfect salty-sweet, low-fat snack the entire family will love.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 cups popped popcorn
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons prepared salted caramel
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • In a large nonstick pot, add butter and marshmallows and melt over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in popcorn; then transfer to a parchment paper lined pan (I used 9"x11"). Spread evenly and pat down using parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Drizzle prepared salted caramel over the top; then sprinkle the sea salt. Allow to cool; then cut into 12 bars.

Notes

Melting Candy Caramels in the Microwave:
  1. Unwrap all the caramels and put them in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on high for 1 minute.Ā 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 24.3gProtein: 0.7gFat: 5gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 526mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 13.7g
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  1. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Carrie, these sound amazing!! I love everything about them- salted caramel, marshmallows, and popcorn- yum, yum and yum! All three together must be incredible!

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    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 01, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks Sonali and they were incredible. They certainly didn't last long in this house. Thanks for stopping by!

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