Dessert for 2

Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Name: Microwave Caramel Popcorn
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 bag micro-wave popcorn; 1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup miniature marshmallow

$10.06for 45 minServes 2

Microwave popcorn gets coated with a quick butter, brown sugar, and marshmallow caramel mixture.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chips, 12 oz$0.22/oz typical	12 oz	$2.64Typical price
	Margarine and vegan butter, 4 oz$0.25/oz typical	4 oz	$1.00Typical price
	Marshmallows and candy, 1.25 oz$0.25/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.34Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.03

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

5 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Desserts

Typical price

$2.51 per serving$10.06 for 4

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Ingredients

1 bag micro-wave popcorn
1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature marshmallow

Steps

Microwave the popcorn bag according to its package directions, usually for 2 to 3 minutes.
Melt the margarine or butter in a large microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds.
Stir in the brown sugar and miniature marshmallows, then microwave for 45 seconds.
Stir until smooth, pour in the popped popcorn, and coat it completely.
Microwave the coated popcorn for 30 seconds, stir, and cool for 1 minute before eating.