Have you noticed that "fast and easy" are in a lot of my recipe descriptions lately?Life has been crazy busy with my 5 boys and so, simple recipes are the way I roll right now! Last Sunday we were about to watch a John Bytheway DVD and my boys really wanted caramel corn. My Mom's recipe is the best of course, but I did not feel like taking all the time to get out the candy thermometer and watch and stir, plus I did not even have the ingredients on hand. So, instead I pulled out this quick and easy recipe. Now is it as good as my Mom's classic caramel corn? No...it doesn't compare, but my boys LOVE it and I love that it takes 5 minutes to make! So for a fun and quick treat it is perfect! Everybody wins:)
*PS : We used butter popcorn because that is all we had. But regular air popped popcorn would be great!
*PPS For something inspiring to watch with your bowl of popcorn, click here or here!
Easy Caramel Popcorn
submitted by Melanie
printable recipe here
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
11 large marshmellows-cut in half
2 bags of microwave popcorn--popped:)
Melt butter in pan, add sugar and let it come to a boil. Then stir in the marshmellows until melted and smooth. Pour over popped corn and stir. Enjoy!
How long do you let it boil? Is it sticky to the touch when finished?
ReplyDeleteHi Coleen, I just let it come to a boil and then stir in the marshmellows. I fixed the recipe to make that more clear. And yes it is a bit sticky to the touch -like riee krisy treats, but once it cools it is better! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. Love the photo most. It looks sooooo good.
ReplyDeleteSorry I haven't been around recently. I was saddled with an incredible slow connection, so blog hopping even among my favorites was all but impossible. Looking forward to returning and seeing what you sis's are up to
Cul de Sac Dave
formerly Island Dave
You used to make this for me when I slept over in highschool! I distinctly remember eating it while watching movies in your American Fork house. It is yummy... and made even better by good memories. :)
ReplyDeleteOMGosh. If it weren't 10:30 at night, I would make this right now. Tomorrow for sure!
ReplyDeleteI made this on Friday night for the boys. It was gone lickety split! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
ReplyDeleteKeep those fast and easy recipes comin!!! Especially if they are as delicious looking as this one.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this recipe, I had to make it! It was super quick and easy and tastes great! Even my husband -- Mr. Uber Picky -- loved it and he finished it off the second day. I really appreciate the time you take to post all the great recipes-- I need ideas since I'm seriously challenged in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteYay! Another lucky mom of 5 boys! I totally understand how busy that makes you and admire that you regularly contribute to a blog. And this recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis was so easy, and SO GOOD. I love it. It's my favorite go-to recipe now for popcorn! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy 14 year old loves to babysit, and when she does she always takes a few special activities with her in her bag to do with the kids. She recently brought the ingredients and recipe for this popcorn so they could have an easy cooking activity, and the kids absolutely loved it. It's definitely a quick "go-to" popcorn at our house... thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI've made this a couple of times and it is sooo good. Everyone loves it and wants the recipe. I love your blog and have gotten great ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMelanie, what an easy way to make caramel corn. I look forward to trying this recipe.
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