Dessert for 12

Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn

Name: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 cups popcorn; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 12 marshmallows

$3.64for 410 minServes 12

Popcorn gets coated in a warm butter, brown sugar, and marshmallow mixture for a soft, chewy caramel snack.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chips, 24 oz$0.22/oz typical	24 oz	$5.28Typical price
	Butter, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical	4 oz	$1.60Typical price
	Marshmallows and candy, 12 oz$0.25/oz typical	12 oz	$3.00Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.93

Swaps

Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.91 per serving$3.64 for 4

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Ingredients

12 cups popcorn
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
12 marshmallows

Steps

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and marshmallows for 3 to 4 minutes, until smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the popcorn until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture on a lightly oiled baking sheet and cool for 2 minutes before serving.